Veterinary Extern
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Job Description
About the Company:
NVA (National Veterinary Associates) hospitals are dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to excellent medicine, and exceptional service to animals and the people who love them. While each NVA hospital is unique, these core values are shared across all practices.
Job Description:
An externship at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain valuable, hands-on clinical experience.
Responsibilities:
Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in the following areas:
• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical exams
• Creation of treatment plans
• Diagnostics
• Dentistry services
• Observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients
In addition to clinical skill development, student externs will also have the opportunity to:
• Practice communication skills with the medical team
• Practice communication skills with the support staff
• Practice communication skills with the clients
Externship Details:
• Externship experiences at Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on the student and hospital schedules.
• All veterinary students, regardless of their year in the program, are encouraged to participate.
• Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click [HERE](link will be inserted, since provided but not a real link) to view a list of stipend amounts and [HERE](link will be inserted, since provided but not a real link) for details on the stipend program.
