Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 9,100 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital is offering an externship at Ferry Farm Animal Clinic for 4th year veterinary students. This unique opportunity allows students to gain practical experience in a supportive environment, focusing on skills like gathering patient histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgical procedures.

Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians and gain exposure to emergency care and soft tissue surgery. Benefits include a stipend for travel and living expenses during the externship.

Qualifications

• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Understanding of treatment plans, diagnostics, and dentistry.
• Experience in assisting or performing surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Practice clinical and communication skills with the medical team.
• Participate in soft tissue surgeries and c-sections.

Education

4th year veterinary student

Job description

Externship at Ferry Farm Animal Clinic

Ferry Farm Animal Clinic is not your average general practice as we see more difficult second opinions and emergencies. We do a lot of soft tissue surgery and c-sections. Our team provides a lot of mentoring and consults with each other on cases. This would be a great environment for a student to thrive in with their early career.

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. Externships at Ferry Farm are offered to 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Visit the stipend page for more information about stipend amounts and program details.

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.