Veterinary Extern: General Practice - Hands-On Experience

National Veterinary Associates; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living stipend

Job summary

Lafayette Veterinary Care Center, a National Veterinary Associates hospital, invites veterinary students to join a structured externship. You will work alongside supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery observation/participation.

Externships typically run 2 to 8 weeks, with opportunities to enhance clinical skills and client communication. A travel and living stipend is available for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Externship offers hands-on experience in a veterinary setting.
• Exposure to gathering patient histories and physical exams.
• Develops communication with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assess patients under supervision.
• Assist with diagnostic planning and treatment development.
• Observe or participate in surgeries and dental procedures.
• Support medical management of patients and client communication.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient history taking

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Lafayette Veterinary Care Center, a National Veterinary Associates hospital, invites veterinary students to join a structured externship. You will work alongside supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery observation/participation.

Externships typically run 2 to 8 weeks, with opportunities to enhance clinical skills and client communication. A travel and living stipend is available for eligible students.