Veterinary Externship
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Job Description
About the Company:
This job description refers to an externship program at a National Veterinary Associates (NVA) hospital, specifically Ridgetop Animal Hospital. NVA hospitals are characterized by a supportive environment, commitment to excellent medicine, and exceptional service to animals and their owners.
Job Description:
An externship at Ridgetop Animal Hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand daily practice operations and gain hands-on clinical experience. Key aspects of the externship include:
• Clinical Skills Development:
• Gathering patient histories.
• Performing physical examinations.
• Creating treatment plans.
• Performing diagnostics.
• Participating in dentistry services.
• Observing, assisting with, or performing surgical procedures.
• Managing medical patients.
• Communication Skills:
• Practicing communication with the medical team.
• Interacting with support staff.
• Communicating with clients.
• Duration: Externship experiences typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital availability.
• Eligibility: All Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students, regardless of their year of study, are encouraged to apply.
• Stipend: DVM students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. More information and stipend amounts are available via provided links.
