Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Brookings (OR); On-site; USD 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Brookings, Oregon offers an externship program for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience, working alongside Associate Veterinarians. This is a unique opportunity for students to practice their clinical and communication skills in a supportive environment.

The externships typically last from two to eight weeks and may involve responsibilities such as gathering patient histories and assisting in surgeries. A stipend for travel and living expenses is available for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students are encouraged to participate during their clinical education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical teams and clients.
• Observe or assist and perform surgical procedures under supervision.
• Develop communication with the medical team, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient history

Physical exams

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical procedures

Medical management

Communication

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Externship Experience

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.

Student Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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.

Duration and Participation

Most externship experiences at Town and Country Animal Clinic 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.

Stipend and Expenses

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Stipend amounts and details are available in the stipend program.

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.