Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Laurel, Maryland, offers a unique externship experience for veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment committed to animal care.

Students will be involved in various responsibilities, including gathering patient histories, performing examinations, and developing treatment plans. The position offers a stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Assist or perform dentistry services.
• Observe and assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students a unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Assist or perform dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage patient medical care
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital is $1,500.

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 positions based in Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.