Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 5,600 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Travel/living expense stipend for students

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Ormond Beach, Florida, offers an externship opportunity for veterinary students to understand day-to-day operations and gain hands-on clinical experience. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgical procedures.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks. Students are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend and will benefit from a collaborative team focused on exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students; hands-on clinical experience.
• Learn day-to-day operations under the medical director.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Carry out diagnostics.
• 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.

Job description

Externship Opportunity

Our growing GP practice proudly provides gold standard care for both traditional companion animals and exotics, supported by the expertise of our new medical director. We are a close knit, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through teamwork, positivity, and clear, compassionate communication. We strive to ensure every client and patient has a positive experience—no matter the reason for their visit.

An externship experience at Pet Street Veterinary Care will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Carry out diagnostics
• 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

Externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401k plan with employer match; and paid time off, including sick time, for all eligible employees. For positions in Colorado, additional paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with state law.

Equal Opportunity Employment

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to applicable fair chance ordinances, we consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with regulation.