Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Pocatello (ID); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Pocatello, Idaho, offers an externship for veterinary students in their final clinical year. This externship provides valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment committed to excellent animal care. Students will gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, and assist with surgical procedures.

Participants are eligible for a stipend for travel and living expenses, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Eligible for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education, specifically in their final year.
• Experience in basic veterinary practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Assist in diagnostics and dental services
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Communicate with the medical team and clients

Education

Veterinary students in final clinical year

Job description

Externship 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. The externship typically lasts from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Diagnostics
• Dental services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility & Stipend

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education, specifically those in their final clinical year, are eligible for this externship.
• Eligible students receive a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.