Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Hanford Veterinary Hospital.; Hanford (CA); Presencial; USD 16.740; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Comprehensive benefits program

Descripción de la vacante

A veterinary hospital in Hanford, California, offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Students will work with veterinarians to perform exams, assist in surgeries, and manage patient care. Eligible students may receive a stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses during the externship.

Formación

• Must be in the clinical portion of their veterinary education.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Communication skills with medical team and clients.

Responsabilidades

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in diagnostics, dentistry services, and surgical procedures.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient care.

Educación

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

Descripción del empleo

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.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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 Hanford Veterinary Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

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