Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Living stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers an externship program in Anchorage, Alaska, for veterinary students aiming to gain essential hands-on clinical experience. This externship allows students to gather patient histories, perform exams, and assist in surgical procedures while managing medical care for patients.

Students looking to practice in Alaska post-graduation will receive priority for limited slots. A veterinary student permit is required prior to starting the externship, ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a veterinary student permit as required by the State of Alaska.
• Vet students in their final year are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• 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.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the hospital.

Job description

Externship Program Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand day-to-day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, they share common attributes: a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• 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.
• Assist with day‑to‑day operations of the hospital.

Eligibility and Requirements

The external rotation is offered at Southside Animal Hospital and Wellness Center and ranges from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. It is a requirement of the State of Alaska that veterinary students in their final year hold a veterinary student permit before beginning an externship; requirements to obtain the permit are established by state regulations. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Application and Priority

There are a limited number of externship slots available. Students with an interest in practicing in Alaska post‑graduation will be given top priority consideration for rotations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 applicable local and state hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records.