Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and 401k

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, offers an externship for veterinary students, providing essential hands-on clinical experience and insight into daily operations.

Externships vary from two to eight weeks. Responsibilities include patient management, physical exams, and participation in surgical procedures among others. The program encourages all veterinary students to apply and provides a stipend for eligible students.

The clinic offers a comprehensive benefits program for staff positions.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of any class year are encouraged to apply.
• Eligible students can receive a travel/living expense stipend.
• Stipend available for travel/living expenses.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Identify and perform diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Veterinary student

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in DVM program

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give veterinary students the unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories


• Perform physical exams


• Create treatment plans


• Identify and perform diagnostics


• Provide dentistry services


• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures


• Medical management of patients


• Practice communication skills with medical team, support staff, and clients

Schedule and Duration

Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Eligibility

All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Visit the stipend program for details.

Location

Lafayette Veterinary Care Center is a participating hospital.

Benefits

For staff positions, NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time). Compensation and benefits may vary by location.

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.