Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Port Angeles, Washington, offers an externship experience for veterinary students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. This externship spans two to eight weeks and encompasses a range of clinical duties.

Students will gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, and assist in surgical procedures. Eligible students will receive a stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses during the externship.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for this externship.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams, create treatment plans, and perform diagnostics.
• Perform or observe surgical procedures and dentistry services.
• Assist in medical management of patients.
• Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

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.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams, create treatment plans, and perform diagnostics.
• Perform or observe surgical procedures and dentistry services.
• Assist in medical management of patients.
• Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Eligibility

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for this externship.

Schedule

Externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.

Stipend

Eligible students receive a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.