Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Countryside Estates (TN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers an externship for veterinary students designed to provide hands-on experience in small animal practice. Students will work closely with veterinarians, gaining skills in surgery, diagnostics, and patient management over a period of 2 to 8 weeks.

The externship includes opportunities to develop communication skills and may offer a stipend for travel/living expenses. Comprehensive benefits are also available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Ability to assist in surgeries, dentistry services, and medical management of patients.
• Strong communication skills with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgeries and medical procedures under supervision.
• Perform routine exams and gather patient histories.
• Develop treatment plans alongside the supervising veterinarian.

Education

Veterinary degree program (3rd and 4th year students)

Job description

We are a full-service small animal practice with the opportunity to learn with multiple associate veterinarians. Expand your skills by assisting in surgery, dentals, hospitalized patients, echos, ultrasounds, routine exams, and emergencies.

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.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Family Pet Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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.

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.