Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Hanford, California, is offering an externship for veterinary students in their clinical years. This unique opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment committed to excellent animal care.

You will engage in responsibilities such as gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. Students are also eligible for a stipend of $1,500 to support their travel and living expenses during the externship.

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year veterinary students eligible for externship.
• Hands-on clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Carry out diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage patients medically.

Skills

Communication skills

Veterinary care procedures

Patient management

Education

Veterinary degree (pursuing)

Job description

Externship 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, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education who are 3rd or 4th year students are eligible. Externships at Hanford Veterinary Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Hanford Veterinary Hospital is $1,500.

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. 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 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.