Veterinary Extern: General Practice (Hands-On, 2–8 Weeks)

Abqpetcarehospital; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend program

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers student externships at affiliated hospitals to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs work with supervising veterinarians across patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries.

Communication with the medical team and clients is emphasized; externships range two to eight weeks, with travel/living stipends available. Students in their clinical rotation year are eligible, and NVA hosts opportunities across North

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical rotation year are eligible for externships.
• Externs work with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on experience.
• Strong communication with medical team and clients is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and observe/assist or perform surgeries.
• Assist in medical management of patients and client communications.

Skills

Clinical externship

Patient history

Physical exams

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student

Clinical rotation year

Job description

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers student externships at affiliated hospitals to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs work with supervising veterinarians across patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries.

Communication with the medical team and clients is emphasized; externships range two to eight weeks, with travel/living stipends available. Students in their clinical rotation year are eligible, and NVA hosts opportunities across North