Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Job summary

A leading pet care organization in Amarillo is offering a veterinary externship program for students. Participants will gain hands-on experience in patient management, physical exams, and surgical assistance. The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and includes a travel stipend of up to $1500. Applicants will receive mentorship and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply.
• Opportunity to gain clinical experience.
• Must have communication skills for team and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Overview

The doctors and staff at AMC strive to make not only clients and patients experience as comfortable and friendly as possible but to leave externs feeling empowered. With exceptional mentoring from both experienced and newer doctors - the consultations between the practitioners, the blend of experience, enthusiasm, and current trends offer our clients and patients enhanced treatment and advanced options and continues to help grow our current team. AMC continues to be a progressive practice in the Texas Panhandle that invites students and practitioners who want to advance their quality of medicine and provide comprehensive service to its clients to join.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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 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. Amarillo Medical Center of Amarillo offers up to a $1500 travel stipend for clinical year externships.

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

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we\'re committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.