What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Extern - General Practice position at NVA?
Description & Requirements
We would be so honored to have you join our team here at Lange Veterinary Center! We are a small team of experienced people who love what we do. Our 4 technicians have a combined 60 years of experience in the field! We are a laid back location that has fun every day.
We are a general practice hospital, who also sees emergencies during the day, with no expectation to hinder your work/life balance by coming in after hours or working nights to see emergencies. We see a wide variety of emergencies, so it is a great way to gain knowledge. We also see exotics, so it is a great opportunity to strengthen experience with reptiles, birds, and small animals as well!
Lake Havasu sits on the Colorado river and the desert scenery is beautiful with lots of outdoor activities to do (outside of summer months) such as kayaking, boating, hiking, and more!
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.
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 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.