Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers a unique externship at Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital located in West Virginia. Students will gain hands-on clinical experience by following doctors, performing physical exams, and assisting in surgeries. This externship is designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students, typically lasting from two to eight weeks.

The program emphasizes a team approach to veterinary care, allowing students to engage in discussions and participate in the development of diagnostic and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Follow doctors in appointments and perform physical exams.
• Help create diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Assist in surgery and perform minor procedures.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Program

Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital is a busy 5‑doctor practice in western West Virginia. We believe in a team approach and frequently bounce cases off each other, allowing for open discussions that externs can participate in. During an externship here, based on your level of education, you can expect to follow doctors in appointments and perform physical exams, help create diagnostic and treatment plans, and follow through with client communication and treatments. You will also have the opportunity to assist in surgery and, as able, perform minor procedures solo including spays and neuters. Our goal is to offer you the most real‑world experience we can with the guidance of our experienced veterinary staff. We want to enhance your education with as much hands‑on experience as we can.

Duration

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Eligibility

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 click here for details on the stipend program.

EEO Statement

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.