City: Lakeland
State: Florida
Hospital Name: All Creatures Animal Clinic (Lakeland, FL)
Job Type: Veterinary Extern
Employment Type: Externship
Description & Requirements
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.
Most externship experiences at All Creatures Animal Clinic 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.
Hospital Overview
- Staffing
- 7 DVMs
- 25 veterinary technicians on site
- Equipment & Technology
- Digital radiographs
- Dental radiographs
- Ultrasound
- Endoscopy
- Clinic Culture
- Strong, family-oriented culture for both clients and staff
- Focus on teamwork and excellent client care
- Location & Reputation
- Established in the area for 38 years
- Leading general practice in Lakeland
- Recognized by the community as “Best of the Best” for multiple years
- Additional Highlights
- AAHA-accredited
- Daily surgeries and dental procedures at higher volume
- Offers urgent care visits and same-day sick appointments