Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of $1,000

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Moorpark, California offers a unique externship opportunity for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Participants will gain hands-on clinical experience by working closely with supervising veterinarians to manage patient care and perform various medical procedures.

Students are eligible for a living expense stipend of $1,000 and will benefit from a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with employer match. The externship ranges from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year veterinary student.
• Ability to perform physical exams and diagnostics.
• Effective communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and manage patient care.

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 practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, they share an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with 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 the medical care of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Eligibility and Duration

The externship is designed for 3rd and 4th‑year veterinary students and ranges from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Stipend

Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view the list of stipend amounts and here for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Arroyo Vista Veterinary Hospital is $1,000.

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. 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

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.