Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting externship opportunity awaits veterinary students at a leading animal hospital in Houston. This hands-on experience allows students to work closely with veterinarians, enhancing their clinical skills while providing essential support for animal care. Students can gain invaluable insights into the day-to-day operations of a veterinary practice while receiving a stipend for their travel and living expenses.

Benefits

Up to $2500 travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off including sick time

Qualifications

• Current veterinary student in clinical education.
• Ability to perform physical exams and diagnostics.
• Experience with communication in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient care and treatment planning.
• Perform physical exams and observations of surgical procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient Management

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

Job Description Bay Glen Animal Hospital offers up to a $2500 travel stipend for 2025 clinical year externships. 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 at Bay Glen Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. ClickHEREto view list of stipend amounts andHEREfor details on the stipend program.
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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.

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