Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Abrahams (PA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital is offering a veterinary externship for students aimed at enhancing their clinical skills in a community-oriented hospital. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing examinations, and developing treatment plans among other veterinary duties.

The externship typically lasts two to eight weeks, with eligible students receiving a stipend for travel and living expenses. NVA provides a comprehensive benefits program for all eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for this externship.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgeries and manage medical care.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

King of Prussia Veterinary Hospital is a 4‑doctor community‑oriented hospital providing high‑quality medicine in a small animal general practice setting.

Externship Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

The externship duration typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.

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.