Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; North Port (FL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in North Port, Florida is offering a veterinary externship for students in their final clinical year of veterinary school. Students will gain hands-on experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and assisting with surgical procedures while working closely with experienced veterinarians.

The program ranges from two to eight weeks and provides a travel/living expense stipend to eligible students. It embraces a Fear-Free environment and values quality care.

Qualifications

• Students must be in their final clinical year of veterinary school.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Skills in creating treatment plans and diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with medical team and clients.

Job description

Program Overview

Heron Creek Animal Hospital is a hospital that is always growing in clientele, medicine, and opportunities. We embrace freedom in how our DVMs practice their medicine while upholding AAHA standards of care. We are a high-volume general practice with a Fear-Free environment. We focus on quality over quantity, while also being the only practice in our area to never turn away new clients.

Student Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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.

Program Length

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Heron Creek are offered to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click to view list of stipend amounts and for details on the stipend program.

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.