Veterinary Extern: General Practice — Hands-On + Stipend

NVA General Practice; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

Ingersoll Animal Hospital in Des Moines is offering a veterinary externship for 3rd and 4th year students to gain hands-on experience in diagnostics, treatment planning, and clinical skills practice.

Extensive opportunities include working closely with supervising veterinarians, conducting physical exams, and assisting in surgeries. A travel/living expense stipend is available to eligible students during the externship.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical portion of education.
• Ability to work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing exams.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in diagnostics and treatment plan creation.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with medical team and clients.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Communication skills

Assisting in surgical procedures

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

Job description

Ingersoll Animal Hospital in Des Moines is offering a veterinary externship for 3rd and 4th year students to gain hands-on experience in diagnostics, treatment planning, and clinical skills practice.

Extensive opportunities include working closely with supervising veterinarians, conducting physical exams, and assisting in surgeries. A travel/living expense stipend is available to eligible students during the externship.