Veterinary Extern - General Practice

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

At Westview, we encourage your growth as a person as well as a veterinary professional. Our team is supportive and practices a high standard of medicine. We like to have fun and try to get together once a month for an activity outside of work. Our location is fantastic on the North Shore because we have the mountains and the ocean at our fingertips!

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Westview Veterinary Services range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Internship
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services