Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Middletown (RI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Middletown, Rhode Island, offers a unique externship experience for veterinary students. This program provides hands-on clinical experience by working closely with Associate Veterinarians to conduct diagnostics, manage patient care, and develop essential skills.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, depending on student availability. The program includes various benefits such as medical, dental, 401k matching, and paid time off for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Students must be in the clinical portion of their veterinary education.
• Ability to perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Strong communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care under supervision.
• Manage patient medical care and communicate effectively with the medical team, staff, and clients

Job description

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. Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe/assist or perform surgical procedures, and manage patient medical care. In addition to practicing clinical skills, externs will develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration and Stipend

Externship durations range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. 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. 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

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.