Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Animal Medical Clinic – Merle Hay in Des Moines, IA offers a student externship with supervision by Associate Veterinarians. Externs gain experience in histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation/assist.

A travel/living expense stipend is available, with a comprehensive benefits overview for eligible staff. Externals participate in communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients and may view multiple cases across two to eight weeks,

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical portion of education
• Willingness to participate in externship program
• Strong communication skills
• Teamplayer with clients and staff
• Clinical curiosity and attention to detail
• Ability to observe and assist in surgeries
• Attentiveness to patient histories and exams

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans and order diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services and assist or perform surgeries
• Manage medical care and client communication

Job description

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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.

Externship Details

Most externship experiences at Animal Medical Clinic – Merle Hay 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.

Eligibility and Stipend

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.

Benefits

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.

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.