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.

Responsibilities

• work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories
• performing physical exams
• creation of treatment plans
• diagnostics
• dentistry services
• observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures
• medical management of patients
• practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility and Duration

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on studen...