Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Purcellville (VA); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Virginia offers an externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Candidates will engage in various responsibilities including patient histories, physical examinations, treatment plans, and surgical observations.

This externship ranges from two to eight weeks and provides eligible students with a travel and living expense stipend and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their clinical year who are eligible for externship.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Externship Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital gives students a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although each NVA hospital is unique, all share an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

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

Duration and Eligibility

Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. The program is designed for veterinary students in their clinical year.

Travel and Living Expense Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Please refer to the stipend program for details on stipend amounts.

Benefits

NVA 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. For positions based in Colorado, eligible employees 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.