Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers a hands-on externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students in Northampton, Massachusetts. Students work alongside a collaborative team of DVMs to gain valuable experience in patient care, including examinations, treatment plans, and surgeries.

This externship provides opportunities to enhance clinical and communication skills while receiving a stipend for travel/living expenses. NVA also offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 3rd or 4th year veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to work closely with a team of DVMs and support staff.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with clients.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assisting or performing surgical procedures.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures as assigned.
• Support medical management and client communication.

Skills

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

Job description

Northampton Veterinary Clinic

Northampton Veterinary Clinic is an award winning, 7 doctor practice in the heart of western Massachusetts. We serve a dedicated client base that cares for their pets like children. We have a collaborative doctor team that is invaluable to the constant learning and adaptation that is fundamental to practicing excellence in veterinary medicine.

Students will work closely with the supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of 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.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. We offer externships to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

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

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k 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.

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.