Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Kingsburg (CA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off, including sick time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Kingsburg is offering a veterinary externship for students to gain hands-on experience. Students will collaborate closely with veterinarians, learn various clinical skills, and engage with clients.

The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and includes a $1,500 stipend for living expenses. Comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, are available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams.
• Ability to create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Practice clinical skills and communication with the team.
• Gain hands-on experience in various veterinary services.

Job description

Kingsburg Veterinary Clinic

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.

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. Eligible stipend amounts and program details are available from the NVA website. The stipend amount for Kingsburg Veterinary Clinic is $1,500.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.