Veterinary Extern - Equine

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Russell; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An equine veterinary externship at a leading clinic offers veterinary students the chance to gain hands-on experience. Participants will work closely with skilled professionals in various aspects of equine care and may be eligible for a stipend to assist with their expenses. This unique opportunity aims to enhance their practical skills while contributing to a compassionate animal care environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off, including sick time

Qualifications

• Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education.
• Eligible for travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside veterinarians and technicians.
• Gain experience in preventative medicine, dentistry, lameness diagnosis and treatment, reproductive care, emergency care, and minor surgery.

Education

Veterinary clinical students

Job description

An externship experience at an Russell Equine Veterinary Service will give students the opportunity to gain great practical experience in an independent equine practice and understand the daily operations of an equine ambulatory practice.

Students will work alongside veterinarians and technicians to gain experience with preventative medicine, dentistry, lameness diagnosis and treatment, reproductive care, emergency care and minor surgery.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education MAY be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend, contact [e-mail] for more information.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.