Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Lake Stevens (WA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Lake Stevens offers a unique externship opportunity for veterinary students to understand day-to-day hospital operations and gain hands-on clinical experience. Students from their 3rd and 4th year are encouraged to apply.

The externship typically lasts 2 to 8 weeks and provides a stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses. Students will engage in various responsibilities including patient histories, physical examinations, and assisting in surgical procedures.

Abqpetcarehospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team.

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures
• Manage patient medical care
• Practice 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. Externships at Frontier Village Veterinary Clinic are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Frontier Village Veterinary Clinic is $1,500.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 applicable regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.