Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 11,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living expense stipend

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Orange Grove offers veterinary externships for students to gain hands-on clinical experience under supervision. You will gather histories, perform exams, help create treatment plans, and observe dental procedures and surgeries, while building communication with the medical team and clients.

Participants may receive a travel/living expense stipend and access a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Externship experience under supervision with veterinarians
• Gain experience gathering histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, and diagnostics
• Develop communication with medical team, staff, and clients

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience
• Engage with clients and team to improve patient care and outcomes

Job description

Externship Overview

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical examinations, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dental services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patients medically. In addition to clinical practice, students will have the opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Program Details

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in externships at the Animal Hospital of Orange Grove. In some instances, housing may be available.

Eligibility

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Stipend Information

Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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 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.