Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Poulsbo offers a valuable externship experience for veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical training in a supportive environment. Students will gain experience in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures while working closely with DVMs.

The externship lasts between two to eight weeks, with a stipend of $1,500 available for travel and living expenses. Interested DVM students should apply to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Qualifications

• DVM students are encouraged to participate.
• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Assist in dentistry services
• Observe or assist surgical procedures
• Manage patient medical care

Job description

Externship Experience at Poulsbo Marina Veterinary Clinic

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 has a unique character, they all share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and the provision of exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing patient care. In addition, externs will practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Assist in dentistry services
• Observe or assist surgical procedures
• Manage patient medical care

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All DVM students are encouraged to participate.

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

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 eligible employees.

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.