Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Living stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Hillsboro, Oregon, is launching an externship program starting September 2024. This opportunity enables veterinary students to gain hands-on experience with an exotics DVM, who will mentor them in surgical procedures on exotic patients.

Final-year veterinary students in their clinical portion are encouraged to apply, particularly those with an interest in exotic animals. Eligible students will receive a travel/living expense stipend to support their externship.

Qualifications

• Final-year veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are required.
• Interest and ability to work with exotic animals and perform surgery is essential.
• Eligibility for travel/living stipend (see stipend program details).

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dental services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures on exotic patients.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Interest in exotic animals

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Education

Final-year veterinary students

Job description

Position Overview

Companion Animal Hospital is launching an externship program starting September 2024, offering veterinary students the opportunity to work with an exotics DVM who can perform and mentor surgical procedures on exotic patients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dental services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures (incl. exotics)
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Qualifications

• Final‑year veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education
• Interest and ability to work with exotic animals and perform surgery
• Eligibility for travel/living stipend (see stipend program details)

Benefits

Eligible students in the clinical portion of their education will receive a travel/living expense stipend.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.