Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Green Hills (TN); On-site; USD 6,700 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Green Hills is offering an externship for third or fourth year veterinary students. This unique opportunity provides hands-on clinical experience, allowing students to understand the day-to-day operations of a veterinary practice.

Participants will gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and assist with surgical procedures among other responsibilities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a travel/living expense stipend during the externship period.

Qualifications

• Third or fourth year veterinary student in the clinical portion of education.
• Interest in all aspects of veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostic testing.
• Provide dental services.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage patients medically.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Communication skills

Patient management

Education

Third or fourth year veterinary student

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, they all share an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Assist with diagnostic testing
• Provide dental services
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures
• Manage patients medically
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Qualifications

• Third or fourth year veterinary student in the clinical portion of education
• Interest in all aspects of veterinary care

Externship Details

Externships at Hillsboro Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Refer to the stipend program details for amounts and program information.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions in Colorado, paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.