Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Andover (KS); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Andover, Kansas, offers externship opportunities for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This hands-on experience allows students to gather patient histories, perform exams, and assist in surgical procedures.

Students will gain insight into daily operations while working with Associate Veterinarians, enhancing both clinical and communication skills. Benefits include a stipend for travel/living expenses and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Internship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, with housing options available in some cases.

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical experience in veterinary practice.
• Ability to perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Experience in client communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gather patient histories and perform exams.
• Observe/assist in surgical procedures.

Education

3rd & 4th year veterinary students

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.

Our externship is designed for 3rd & 4th year veterinary students. Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. In some instances, we may have housing available.

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

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.