Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Kokomo Animal Hospital Inc; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 5,600 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Kokomo Animal Hospital externship offers veterinary students an accelerated learning experience in a busy, walk-in clinic setting. You will work with 4 DVMs and gain exposure to surgeries, dentals, wellness exams, emergent cases, and exotics, while developing skills in history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and medical management.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Qualifications

• Externship designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Duration ranges from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.
• Gained experience includes history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, observing/assisting or performing surgeries, and medical management.
• Clinical portion eligible for travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising DVMs to gain hands-on experience.
• Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and dental services.
• Contribute to patient care planning and management.

Skills

History taking

Physical examination

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical observation/assistance

Medical management

Client communication

Education

3rd or 4th year veterinary student

Job description

An externship with Kokomo Animal Hospital will be busy and fast paced. As a walk-in clinic, you will see a broad mix of cases that will include, but is not limited to, surgeries, dentals, urgent/emergent cases, wellness exams, and exotics. We currently have 4 DVMs, 2 of whom have been with Kokomo Animal Hospital for 15+ years and our team enjoys teaching others.

Students will work closely with the supervising DVMs 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 Kokomo 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.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

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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.