Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

Job summary

Black Dog Veterinary Services in Bozeman, Montana offers an externship opportunity for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Students will gain hands-on experience in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures while working closely with a supervising veterinarian.

This role includes a travel/living expense stipend and access to a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. Join a supportive team dedicated to high standards of veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Close work with supervising veterinarian to gather patient histories.
• Performing physical exams and creating treatment plans.
• Opportunity for surgical procedures and medical management.

Responsibilities

• Practicing clinical skills with veterinary staff.
• Communicating with clients and medical team.
• Observing or assisting in surgical procedures.

Education

Veterinary degree (3rd or 4th year students)

Job description

Black Dog Veterinary Services

Black Dog Veterinary Services is an AAHA-accredited, Fear-Free Certified, Cat-Friendly Practice that offers a wide range of general practice services, including preventive care, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, and sick patient exams. We also offer same-day urgent care exams and complementary medicine options (acupuncture and chiropractic care).

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Black Dog Veterinary Services are offered to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

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

Benefits

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.

For positions based in Colorado, employees receive 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.