Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of $1,500

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Kent, Washington, offers an externship program for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This hands-on experience allows students to engage closely with Associate Veterinarians, performing clinical tasks and learning about daily operations in a busy clinic setting.

The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and includes a stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses. Comprehensive benefits are also available for eligible employees, ensuring a supportive environment for learning.

Qualifications

• Clinical portion of education required.
• Hands-on experience in veterinary practices expected.

Responsibilities

• Work with Associate Veterinarians on patient care.
• Conduct physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures and manage patients.

Education

Veterinary Degree (3rd or 4th year students)

Job description

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.

We have a variety of cases from wellness to injury/sick visits. We do spays, neuters, mass removals, other soft tissue surgeries, and dentals. We are a walk‑in clinic and have a busy schedule for a large number and variety of cases.

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 Lake Meridian Animal 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Lake Meridian Animal Hospital is $1,500.

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.