About the role#
Wheaton Animal Hospital offers a hands-on externship for veterinary students. You will work alongside a supervising veterinarian to learn how a walk-in general practice operates. This role provides experience in clinical medicine and client interaction. Externships typically last between two and eight weeks based on your schedule and the hospital needs.
What you'll do#
- Gather patient histories and conduct physical exams.
- Help create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.
- Provide dentistry services.
- Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
- Manage the medical care of patients.
- Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
What you'll need#
- You must be a 3rd or 4th year veterinary student.
- You must be currently in the clinical portion of your education.
Location & details#
- Location: Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid, and students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel or living expense stipend.
About National Veterinary Associates (NVA)
National Veterinary Associates provides veterinary services for pets. The company operates general practice clinics, specialty and emergency care centers, and pet resorts. It also provides equine veterinary care. The organization is based in Austin, Texas and employs over 10,000 people.
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