Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 11,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,000

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off (including sick time)

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering an externship at its Bakersfield location for veterinary students. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience and exposure to surgical and dental procedures. Eligible students will receive a stipend of $1,000 for travel and living expenses. Join a supportive environment dedicated to exceptional veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Proficient in basic examinations and developing differential diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Gain critical exposure to basic surgical and dental procedures.
• Participate in client and staff communications.
• Utilize appropriate medical record keeping techniques.

Job description

Overview

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.

Coffee Road Animal Hospital and Pet Resort was founded in 1991 and is a full-service veterinary practice located in Bakersfield, CA. We have a facility that is clean, comfortable, and efficient. Our veterinarians and staff are committed to staying on top of the latest diagnostics, treatments, and wellness programs to maintain our patients’ optimal health. We are a full-service animal hospital that will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Our mission at Coffee Road Animal Hospital is to provide comprehensive high-quality veterinary care with an emphasis on exceptional client service and patient care.

During your externship, you will have the ability to gain critical exposure to basic surgical and dental procedures, along with proficiency in basic examinations and development of practical differential diagnoses. Client and staff communications along with appropriate medical record keeping techniques will be emphasized as well. In addition to the mentioned procedures, our extern program can offer unique exposure to the following:

(external stabilization techniques)

• All types of Amputations
• Several Soft Tissue Surgeries (Enterotomies, gastrotomy, cystotomies, intestinal anastomoses, perineal urethrostomy, anal gland removal)
• Ophthalmology
• Third Eyelid Flaps for Indolent Ulcers
• Cherry Eye Tack Down Procedure
• Wound Repair

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.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Coffee Road Animal Hospital is $1,000.

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.