Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Lenoir (NC); Hybrid; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Travel/living expense stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Lenoir, North Carolina is offering a unique externship experience for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This position focuses on hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment, allowing students to work closely with Associate Veterinarians.

Externs will assist in patient management, surgical procedures, and communication with the medical team and clients, with the possibility of a travel/living expense stipend. Comprehensive benefits are available for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Experience with treatment plans, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.
• Strong communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Support in surgical procedures and medical management.
• Practice clinical and communication skills.
• Medical management of patients and client communication.

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

Tools

Clinical skills

Job description

Externship Overview

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

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical examinations, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing and assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Program Length & Eligibility

Externship experiences typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. An externship at Lenoir Veterinary Hospital is specifically designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Stipend

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

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. 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

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.