Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Kingsburg (CA); On-site; USD 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization offers an externship at Kingsburg Veterinary Clinic for veterinary students. Externs will gain hands-on experience in patient management, physical exams, and surgical assistance. The externship lasts two to eight weeks, and a stipend of $1,500 is available for eligible students. The clinic boasts a supportive team of veterinarians and staff dedicated to nurturing student growth and learning in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Opportunity to observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Assist in medical management of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Surgical procedures

Communication with team and clients

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

Job description

Overview

Kingsburg Veterinary Clinic is a small animal clinic located in Central California. Our clinic has been established for over 50 years serving all the communities in our area. We have 3 full-time veterinarians and 2 part-time veterinarians. We are extremely busy as we see emergencies and accept any and all walk-ins so the amount of opportunities to get hands-on are plentiful. We have 20 support staff who are all highly trained and knowledgeable in every facet of veterinary medicine ready to support your growth and learning!

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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.

Externship Details

Most externship experiences 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Kingsburg Veterinary Clinic 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\u2019re 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.