Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Evergreen Animal Hospital; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Opportunity for mentorship

Job summary

A veterinary teaching hospital in Gig Harbor is seeking clinical year veterinary students for externships providing hands-on experience in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, surgeries, and client communication. Students will work closely with seasoned veterinarians in a supportive environment and are eligible for a stipend of $1,500 for travel/living expenses. Enjoy opportunities to engage with a dedicated team in a beautiful location. Mentorship and community support will be integral to your growth.

Qualifications

• Final clinical year veterinary students eligible.
• Hands-on experience in various veterinary procedures.
• Ability to work closely with supervising veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in patient care and medical management.
• Assist in surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Practice communication with medical team and clients.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Surgical assistance

Communication skills

Education

Clinical veterinary education

Job description

At Evergreen Animal Hospital y ou can expect to gain hands‑on experience in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, surgeries to include spay/neuter, orthopedic (TPLO, Extracapsular Repair), soft tissue, dentistry, and rabbit surgeries. Offered as well will be GP appointment experience, exotic medicine, communication, and hospital flow with an established team.

We have a very positive culture with excellent long‑term staff and doctors. Our goal this year is to create a true teaching hospital and we feel we have made great strides in that direction! We work hard, watch out for each other, and have a lot of fun.

Five minutes down the road is the Puget Sound. Enjoy your lunch on the water - it's really beautiful. There is so much to do during your stay! Hiking, boating, bird watching, going to the big city of Seattle for Pike Place Market and so many other activities!

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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Evergreen Animal Hospital are designed for final clinical year veterinary students.

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 forEvergreen 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.