Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; Full time

Job description

About the Hospital

Dunes Animal Hospital is a progressive general practice hospital that embraces a culture of mutual respect and teamwork while providing outstanding patient care and customer service. We offer all types of preventative care, ultrasound, in‑house Idexx laboratory suite, digital x‑ray and orthopedics. We also partner with our local wildlife rescue.

Job Opportunities for Veterinary Students

All Veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in externships. Preference may be given to students in their final year(s) of veterinary school. The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Veterinary students participate directly with our clinicians in case management. We are committed to lifelong learning. Our objective is to educate veterinary student externs by providing learning opportunities that will build upon the extern’s knowledge base and clinical skills. We are a fun, fast‑paced hospital with great clientele.

Ideal Candidates

• Veterinary students in good academic standing at an AVMA‑accredited school of Veterinary Medicine.
• Hard‑working, motivated, friendly, and team‑oriented.

Stipend

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Veterinary Associates 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.