Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Central Park (IL); On-site; USD 5,077 - 6,082; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living expense stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Central Park offers an externship experience for DVM students, allowing them to understand day-to-day operations and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience.

The role involves working with supervising DVMs on patient care tasks such as gathering histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. A stipend of $500 is offered based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• DVM students of any class year are encouraged to participate.
• Eligibility for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and execute diagnostics.
• Assist 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.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with supervising DVMs to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, execute diagnostics, participate in dentistry services, observe/assist or perform surgical procedures, and manage patient medical care. They will also develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration & Eligibility

Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All DVM students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate. DVM students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Stipend

The stipend amount at Danville Small Animal Clinic is $500. (See stipend program details on the careers site.)

EEO 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 applicable regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.