Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Chester Springs (PA); On-site; USD 11,160 - 33,480; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe leave

Public health emergency leave

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, offers an externship experience for veterinary students. Participants will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians, gaining valuable hands-on clinical experience while performing critical tasks such as gathering patient histories and assisting in surgical procedures.

The externship provides a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and potential stipends for travel and living expenses. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, with equal opportunity offered to all.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of all class years are encouraged to apply.
• Eligible students will receive a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostic evaluations.
• Assist in dentistry services and surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

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 gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. NVA hospitals share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and provide exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Internship Experience

Students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to:

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans and diagnostic evaluations
• Assist in dentistry services and surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility & Stipend

All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off (including sick time), paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado regulations for eligible employees. Compensation and benefits specifics are provided during the recruitment process.

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 applicable state and local hiring regulations, the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements.