Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Englishtown (NJ); On-site; USD 11,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for living/travel expenses

Comprehensive benefits program including medical and dental

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Englishtown, New Jersey, offers a veterinary externship program for students to gain hands-on experience with wellness exams, dentals, and routine surgical procedures while working closely with experienced doctors.

Externs will enhance their clinical and communication skills and are eligible for a stipend of $1,000. This is a unique opportunity to immerse in a practical environment, encouraging students from all years to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical portion of education.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian for hands-on experience.
• Practice patient history gathering, performing exams, treatment planning.
• Participate in diagnostics and surgical procedures.

Job description

Externship Overview

Students will have the chance to have true hands‑on experience with one of our three doctors. Externs will receive experience with wellness exams, dentals, and routine spays and neuters.

Responsibilities

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.

Duration

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.

Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Animal Health Care of Marlboro is $1,000.

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. 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.