Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Clinical Year Externship Opportunity At Family Pet Clinic- North Richland HillsFamily Pet Clinic- North Richland Hills offers up to a $1,500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships!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 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, 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.Family Pet Clinic of North Richland offers the highest degree of care for our patients. Our DVMs specialize in the science of veterinary medicine and have opened the doors to treating exotics as well as household pocket pets as well as goats and pigs.Most externship experiences at Family Pet Clinic of North Richland 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.