Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and 401k

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering externships to veterinary students in Gig Harbor, Washington. Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in patient care, treatment planning, and surgical procedures for durations ranging from two to eight weeks. Eligible students can receive a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education must apply.
• Ability to work closely with a supervising veterinarian.
• Good communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.

Job description

Our hospital culture is built around growth and learning. Our MDVM loves to mentor and has spent most of her career hosting externs. We also have an array of doctors with different levels of experience starting from new graduates to doctors who have been practicing for 30-plus years. We love to collaborate on cases and learn from one another. We have 11 doctors and 6 LVTs that allow us to give the best patient care and elevate our team.By the end of 2023, we will have expanded our clinic to include reproduction, 2 surgery suites, and a dental suite.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of 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 at Harbor Animal Hospital 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 HERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Harbor Animal Hospital is $1,500.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.