Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Kokomo is offering an externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This program allows students to work closely with experienced veterinarians, providing a broad mix of cases from surgeries to dental procedures.

Eligible students will receive a travel/living expense stipend and enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and paid time off during the externship.

The program is designed for those in the clinical portion of their education, ensuring a solid hands-on learning experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a veterinary program as a 3rd or 4th year student.
• Ability to manage medical care of patients.
• Strong communication skills with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising DVMs to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures under supervision.
• Manage medical care for patients.
• Manage medical care and communicate with medical team, staff, and clients.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Dentistry services

History taking

Diagnostics interpretation

Client communication

Education

Veterinary degree (3rd and 4th year students)

Tools

Dental instruments

Radiography

Job description

Externship Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising DVMs to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, interpret diagnostics, and provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures as supervised.
• Manage medical care of patients and practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Eligibility & Stipend

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. Click HERE to view the list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) 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.