Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Loveland, Colorado, offers a unique externship for veterinary students to engage in hands-on clinical experiences. Students will assist veterinarians in gathering patient histories, helping create treatment plans, and participating in surgeries.

This externship lasts between two to eight weeks, depending on individual schedules. A stipend for travel and living expenses is available for those eligible, making this a valuable opportunity for students seeking to advance their veterinary education.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to participate.
• Hands-on clinical experience is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the medical team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering patient histories.
• Help create treatment plans and provide dentistry services.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Communicate with team and clients.

Skills

Patient history

Physical examination

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical assistance

Medical management

Client communication

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Externship Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students the unique opportunity to understand day-to-day operations and gain hands‑on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital shares a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising Associate Veterinarians in gathering patient histories and performing physical examinations.
• Help create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, and provide dentistry services.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures, and participate in medical management of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration

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.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. CLICK HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

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.