Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers an externship opportunity at NVA Canton Veterinary Hospital allowing veterinary students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. The externship typically ranges from two to eight weeks, providing students exposure to surgical procedures, diagnostics, and patient management.

Eligible students may receive a travel/living expense stipend and access to a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match for all eligible participants.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for the externship.
• Strong communication skills to interact with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team, support staff and clients

Job description

Externship Experience

An externship experience at NVA Canton Veterinary 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

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist or perform surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients

In addition to practicing clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration & Eligibility

Most externship experiences at Canton Veterinary Hospital 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 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 Statement

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.