Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Laurel (VA); On-site; USD 5,580 - 16,740; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Laurel, Virginia, is offering an externship for 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students. Students will work with a veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.

The externship typically lasts between two to eight weeks, providing vital experience in a supportive environment. A stipend for travel or living expenses is also available for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Experience in collecting patient histories.
• Ability to perform physical examinations.
• Skill in developing treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Participate in diagnostics and dentistry services.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Education

3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students

Job description

Overview

Friendship Veterinary Hospital is a small and growing practice located in a small town and strives to elevate the level of medicine that our clients expect.

Our team consists of one full‑time veterinarian, three part‑time vets, and several highly skilled support staff. We value a "no shame" culture, meeting clients with kindness while understanding financial or medical limits and meeting each other and clients where they are to do right by their pets.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in collecting patient histories, performing physical examinations, and developing treatment plans. Students will also participate in diagnostics, dentistry services, and observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures, as well as manage patient care medically. In addition, externs will practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration & Schedule

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

Eligibility

Externships are offered to 3rd‑ and 4th‑year veterinary students.

Stipend

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.

Equal Opportunity 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 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.