Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 5,077 - 6,082; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Danville, Illinois is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Interns will work closely with Associate Veterinarians and participate in tasks such as gathering patient histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgeries.

The externship includes a stipend of $500 for travel and living expenses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply.
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Assist in 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, they share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in:

• gathering patient histories
• performing physical exams
• creating treatment plans
• diagnostics
• dentistry services
• observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures
• medical management of patients

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

Eligibility & Stipend

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. The stipend at Stateline Hillcrest Small Animal Hospital is $500.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off (including sick time), and other typical benefits for eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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 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.