Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Nolensville (TN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Nolensville offers an externship program for veterinary students looking to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing examinations, and assisting surgical procedures.

Students may receive a travel and living stipend, making this an excellent opportunity to learn and practice essential veterinary skills while interacting with a dedicated medical team.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student, any class year.
• Eligible for travel and living expense stipend.
• Students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostic procedures
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the team and clients

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical examinations

Creating treatment plans

Conducting diagnostic procedures

Providing dentistry services

Observing or assisting in surgical procedures

Managing medical care of patients

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled veterinary students

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. Every NVA hospital shares a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostic procedures
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility & Stipend

All veterinary students, regardless of class year, can participate in NVA externships. The externship typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time). For positions based in Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave, as well as public health emergency leave, in accordance with the 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 local hiring regulations, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law.