Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off (including sick time)

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers an externship opportunity aimed at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year veterinary students. This program provides hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment, covering essential responsibilities such as patient care, treatment planning, and surgical assistance.

Eligible externs will also receive a stipend for travel and living expenses, as well as access to a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match.

This role promotes growth for aspiring veterinarians while ensuring quality care for animals and support for their families.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Externship Experience at National Veterinary Associates

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.

Responsibilities

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

Eligibility & Stipend

Most externship experiences at Coventry Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. We offer externships to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year veterinary students. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

National Veterinary Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. Eligible employees based in Colorado receive 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

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.