Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Muskegon (MI); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Muskegon, Michigan offers an externship experience for veterinary students to understand hospital operations and patient care. Students will gather histories, perform exams, create treatment plans, and assist in surgeries.

This externship lasts 2-8 weeks and provides essential skills while also qualifying for a travel stipend. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to participate regardless of class year.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics and dental procedures.
• Observe and assist in performing surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care and communicate with the medical team.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students with an opportunity to understand day-to-day operations, gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, assist or perform surgical procedures, and manage patient care.

Experience Details

The externship typically lasts from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics and dental procedures.
• Observe and assist in performing surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care and communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Stipend

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

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. For positions based in Colorado, employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state requirements.

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 applicable local and state hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the relevant requirements.