Veterinary Externship
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Job Description
About Company:
While not explicitly stated, the company offering the externship is NVA (National Veterinary Associates), specifically at Hillcrest Animal Hospital, which is part of the NVA network. NVA hospitals are generally described as supportive environments committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.
Job Description:
This externship program at an NVA hospital (specifically Hillcrest Animal Hospital) offers veterinary students a hands-on learning experience within a real-world veterinary practice. The program is designed to expose students to various aspects of veterinary medicine and practice management.
Key aspects of the externship include:
• Day-to-day Operations: Understanding the daily workflow and operational aspects of a veterinary hospital.
• Clinical Experience: Gaining valuable hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of experienced Associate Veterinarians.
• Patient Care:
• Gathering patient histories.
• Performing physical examinations.
• Creating treatment plans.
• Performing diagnostics.
• Participating in dentistry services.
• Observing, assisting with, or performing surgical procedures.
• Managing patients medically.
• Communication Skills: Developing and practicing communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
• Duration: Externship experiences typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on the student and hospital schedules.
• Eligibility: Open to all veterinary students, regardless of their class year.
• Stipend: Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Links are provided to view stipend amounts and program details (Note: “Click HERE” implies links were provided in the original source).
