Veterinary Extern: Hands-On Experience + Travel Stipend

Roanoke Animal Hospital (TX); Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 1,200 - 2,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing possible

Job summary

Roanoke Animal Hospital offers veterinary externships with a travel stipend up to $2,500. Externs work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or performing surgical procedures.

They will develop clinical skills and communication with the medical team and clients.

Qualifications

• Externship details in general veterinary practice.
• Hands-on experience with patient histories, exams, and treatment planning.
• Opportunities to observe or participate in surgeries and dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create and discuss treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures as assigned.
• Assist in dentistry and medical management of patients.
• Develop communication with medical team, clients, and support staff.

Skills

Clinical externship experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Surgical observation/assist

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Roanoke Animal Hospital offers veterinary externships with a travel stipend up to $2,500. Externs work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or performing surgical procedures.

They will develop clinical skills and communication with the medical team and clients.