Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Buffalo, New York, offers an externship for veterinary students, providing valuable hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. During the externship, students will work alongside supervising veterinarians, gaining insights into patient management and veterinary operations.

The program includes a travel/living stipend of $1,500 and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, allowing students to practice their clinical and communication skills.

NVA is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to work closely with a supervising veterinarian.
• Strong communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient diagnostics.
• Assist with or perform surgical procedures.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Duration

Most externship experiences at Summer Street Cat 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.

Travel / Living Expense Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Summer Street Cat Clinic - Buffalo is $1,500.

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 Employment

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.