Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Port Orchard (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 offers an externship opportunity for veterinary students at Kitsap Veterinary Hospital, focusing on wellness and preventive care. This position includes hands-on experience with patient histories, physical exams, treatment plans, and surgical procedures.

Veterinary students in their 2nd to 4th year are eligible, with externship durations ranging from two to eight weeks. Eligible students will receive a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500, making this a valuable part of their education.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year.
• Eligibility for a travel/living expense stipend is confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and assist in surgical procedures.

Job description

Kitsap Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited practice with a strong focus on wellness and preventative care. The hospital offers high level of care and advanced work-ups in house with mobile specialists in cardiology, radiology, internal medicine, and dentistry. Students will gain exposure to general practice procedures and dentistry during externship.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe/assist or perform surgical procedures, and manage medical care of patients. They'll also practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Eligibility

Externships are offered to veterinary students in their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year. Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Kitsap Veterinary Hospital is $1,500.

Equal Opportunity

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.