Veterinary Externship Experience
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Job Description
About Company
The NVA (National Veterinary Associates) operates a network of veterinary hospitals, each offering a unique but consistently supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and the people who love them. An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with the opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice.
Job Description: Externship Experience
This externship offers students a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience and understand the day-to-day operations of an NVA hospital.
Key Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities:
• Clinical Skills Development: Students will work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gain practical experience in various aspects of patient care, including:
• Gathering patient histories.
• Performing physical examinations.
• Creating comprehensive treatment plans.
• Utilizing and interpreting diagnostics.
• Assisting with or observing dentistry services.
• Observing, assisting with, or performing surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients.
• Communication Skills Enhancement: Externs will have the chance to practice and refine their communication skills by interacting with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
Program Details:
• Duration: Most externship experiences typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on the student’s availability and the hospital’s schedule.
• Eligibility: All veterinary students, regardless of their class year, are encouraged to apply and participate in NVA externships.
• Stipend: Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For Murrieta Oaks Veterinary Hospital, the specific stipend amount is $1,000.
