Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in DeRidder, Louisiana, is offering a unique externship experience for veterinary students. This position allows students to work alongside Associate Veterinarians, gaining hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing exams, and participating in surgical procedures.

Students will also receive a travel/living expense stipend and enjoy comprehensive benefits if eligible. This externship offers a valuable opportunity to deepen clinical skills while working with a passionate team dedicated to animal care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students aiming for hands-on clinical experience.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Familiarity with veterinary procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gain experience in diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage patients' medical care and coordinate with care teams.
• Develop communication with 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 to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, they all share a supportive environment that is committed to excellent medicine and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

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, and managing patients' medical care. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship Details

Most externship experiences at Hayes 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.

Stipend Information

Veterinary students who are 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 401(k) 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 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 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.