Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Fork Union (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and living expense stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers an externship program for veterinary students in Fork Union, Virginia, allowing them to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Externs will perform duties including gathering patient histories, conducting physical exams, and assisting with surgical procedures under supervision.

This opportunity is open to all veterinary students and includes a travel and living expense stipend. NVA is committed to equality in the workplace, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Hands-on clinical experience required.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform examinations.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Assist with diagnostics and dentistry services.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage patients medically under supervision.
• Manage patients medically under supervision
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Job description

Externship Overview

An externship experience at a National Veterinary Associates (NVA) hospital gives veterinary students the unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Though each NVA hospital is unique, they share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on exceptional service to animals and their pet owners.

Scope of Experience

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

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on the student’s schedule and hospital availability. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Eligibility and Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Students can view stipend amounts and program details on the official careers site.

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 applicable state and local regulations, we will consider qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the law.