Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital is offering an externship program for veterinary students in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This program provides a unique opportunity to understand day-to-day operations and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience, lasting from two to eight weeks.

Participants will be responsible for various tasks including patient histories, physical examinations, treatment plans, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. A travel/living expense stipend is available for eligible students, with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

This externship is ideal for students looking to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical portion of education.
• Able to gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Perform dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Externship Program 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 commitment to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Perform dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility & Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Detailed stipend amounts and program information are available on the NVA careers site.

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.