Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Northwood (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Northwood, Ohio, offers externships for veterinary students in their final clinical year. These programs provide invaluable opportunities to work closely with experienced veterinarians, gaining practical skills in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.

Students will hone their clinical communication abilities and participate in a culture that emphasizes supportive and exceptional care. Externships typically last between two to eight weeks, with potential stipends for travel and living expenses available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the final clinical year of their education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Time management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience.
• Practice clinical skills and communicate with the medical team and clients.
• Assist in diagnostics, surgery, and medical management.

Education

Final clinical year of veterinary school

Job description

East Suburban Animal Clinic is a 5+ doctor small animal practice that loves to share our knowledge and experience with the younger generation coming up. We have a terrific culture and emphasize supportive and exceptional care. Our interests include dentistry, ultrasound, and nutrition. We like to give back.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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.

Externships at East Suburban Animal Clinic are available to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. To view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program you may request further information.

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.