About the role#
Animal Hospital of Woodstock offers a clinical externship for veterinary students. You will work alongside an experienced team in a full-service hospital setting. This role allows you to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice. The program length typically ranges from two to eight weeks based on your schedule.
What you'll do#
- Observe how veterinarians approach clinical cases.
- Communicate with clients about patient care.
- Collaborate with technicians and support staff.
- Participate in hands-on clinical tasks based on your training level and under supervision.
- Gain exposure to preventive care, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and canine reproductive services.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a 3rd or 4th year veterinary student.
- A desire to ask questions and learn from a collaborative team.
Location & details#
- Location: Woodstock, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid externship. A $2,500 travel stipend is provided, along with up to $1,000 for housing and accommodations.
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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