Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Hampton Bays (NY); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Full time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Hampton Bays offers an externship opportunity for third- and fourth-year veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. This externship ranges from two to eight weeks, where students will be involved in various responsibilities including gathering patient histories and performing diagnostics.

Eligible students will also receive a stipend of $1,000 to assist with travel and living expenses during the program. This is a fantastic opportunity to support their clinical education in a nurturing environment dedicated to animal health.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Designed for third- and fourth-year veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage patients medically.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Education

Veterinary degree (third- or fourth-year student)

Job description

Externship Experience at an NVA Hospital

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 each NVA hospital is unique, they share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and the goal of providing exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

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

Program Duration and Eligibility

• Externship ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules
• Designed for third‑ and fourth‑year veterinary students

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Shinnecock Animal Hospital is $1,000.

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.