Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Ingersoll Animal Hospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering an externship at Ingersoll Animal Hospital for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in patient care, including gathering histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgeries. The organization supports students with a travel stipend and provides a wide range of benefits, fostering professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Students must be 3rd or 4th year veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Strong communication skills with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and engage in diagnostics.
• Observe and assist or perform surgical procedures.

Job description

Ingersoll Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital. We have a rehab facility one block away, Pawsitive Strides. Together, we can offer a full range of services. Ingersoll is conveniently located in a district rich with character, small shops, public art, and a vibrant dining scene.

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.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Ingersoll Animal 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.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.