Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Owensboro invites veterinary students to apply for an externship program. This experience offers the unique chance to gain insight into daily operations and hands-on clinical practice. Students will collaborate closely with experienced veterinarians.

Eligible participants can receive a stipend for travel and living expenses, alongside a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of any class year are encouraged to apply.
• Participation in clinical education required.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage patients medically.
• Practice communication skills with the team.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give veterinary students the unique opportunity to understand day‑to‑day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage patients medically
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Stipend and Eligibility

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time). For positions based in Colorado, employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state law.

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