Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 9,100 - 18,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Michigan offers an externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students to gain hands-on experience. Students will work with a supervising veterinarian on patient histories, physical exams, treatment plans and more.

The position includes a stipend for travel/living expenses and access to a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year veterinary student.
• Ability to work with shelter animals.
• Practice communication skills with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and perform dentistry services.
• Assist in or perform surgical procedures.

Job description

About the Clinic

Allegan Veterinary Clinic provides a healthy culture with a new facility and equipment, ultrasound, Idexx equipment, and the ability to work with shelter animals.

Student Externship

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

Schedule

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships are offered to 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.