Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and offers a unique externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a small animal practice with dedicated professionals.

The externship ranges from two to eight weeks, providing students the ability to practice essential skills under supervision while interacting with clients and the medical team. Eligible students may also receive a stipend for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical portion of their education.
• Willingness to work closely with a supervising veterinarian.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observe and assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Main Street Animal Hospital is a 4-doctor small animal practice in adorable Doylestown Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia. We see a typical caseload but have wonderful clients who are willing to pursue diagnostics allowing a sense of fulfillment when working up medical cases.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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 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.