Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Pet Medical Center and Spa; Colombia; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,500

Job summary

Pet Medical Center and Spa offers an externship for veterinary students in the clinical portion to gain hands-on experience under supervison of Associate Veterinarians. You will work on gathering histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and may observe or participate in surgeries while learning effective communication with the team and clients.

Externships run two to eight weeks with a $1,500 travel/living stipend for eligible students, in a supportive practice environment.

Qualifications

• Vet students in clinical portion eligible for externships.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.
• All veterinary students in clinical education are encouraged to participate in externships.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Diagnostics and dentistry services.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients.
• Practice communication with the medical team, staff, and clients.

Skills

Clinical veterinary student

Team collaboration

Communication with clients

Education

Clinical veterinary student

Job description

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 atPet Medical Center and Sparange 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 theclinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount forPet Medical Center and Spa is $1,500

Hospital Overview

Staffing

• 3-doctor small animal practice with some exotic patients

Equipment & Technology

• Modern equipment, including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and a new ultrasound
• Fully equipped in-house surgical suite with surgical cautery
• Cold laser therapy
• Closely supervised hospitalization area
• Well-stocked in-house pharmacy
• Climate-controlled boarding for dogs and cats with outdoor walking areas

Clinic Culture

• AAHA-accredited
• Our collaborative team is built on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to exceptional medicine.
• Loyal clientele and an outstanding reputation in the community
• Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Fresno offers an affordable cost of living, abundant sunshine, and easy access to some of the state’s most iconic destinations.
• Spend weekends exploring the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, enjoy the wineries and restaurants of nearby Clovis, or take a day trip to the Central Coast or the Sierra Nevada.

Purpose:

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission:

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values:

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.