Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 5,580 - 22,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and living expense stipend

Job summary

Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital in Lawrence, KS offers an externship for veterinary students to observe wellness appointments, diagnostic workups, routine surgeries and dentistry, and available emergency surgeries. Externs also gain client communication experience in exam rooms and attend weekly rounds with the team.

Established for 50 years, the hospital is AAHA-accredited, with in-house diagnostics and advanced imaging capabilities, providing a comprehensive learning environment for veterinary

Qualifications

• Enrollment in veterinary school, in clinical portion.
• Ability to observe and participate under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Observe wellness appointments and diagnostic workups.
• Assist with routine surgical and dentistry cases.
• Participate in available emergency surgeries.
• Spend time in exam rooms practicing client communication.
• Attend weekly rounds to discuss challenging cases.

Education

Veterinary student in clinical portion

Job description

Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital Externship

Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital has been a trusted member of the Lawrence, KS community for 50 years. Through our comprehensive approach to medicine, we have built a reputation for being the place that pet owners come to when their pet has a problem that no other veterinarian can figure out. Our team of 5 veterinarians and 3 registered veterinary technicians includes an ABVP diplomat in Canine and Feline medicine with clinical teaching experience in small animal dentistry, as well as clinicians trained in complete abdominal ultrasound. We are AAHA‑accredited and well equipped for in‑house diagnostics, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, digital radiography, dental radiography, and ultrasound.

Student externs will spend time with one or more veterinarians observing wellness appointments, diagnostic workups for sick pets, routine surgical and dentistry cases, and available emergency surgeries. Externs will also spend time in exam rooms with clients, allowing for valuable communication practice, and will attend weekly rounds with our team to discuss challenging cases.

Schedule

Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Travel and Living Expense Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. List of stipend amounts and details are available online.

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. 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 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.