Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Rancocas Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 5,077 - 6,082; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $500

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off, including sick time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Rancocas Heights, United States, offers an externship program designed for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Students will work closely with veterinarians to perform duties such as gathering patient histories, conducting physical exams, and assisting in surgeries.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, with eligible students receiving a travel/living expense stipend of $500. This program supports students in developing their clinical and communication skills in a supportive environment dedicated to excellent animal care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Capable of creating treatment plans and performing diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

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.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at My Pet's Veterinary Center are designed for clinical year students. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for My Pet's Veterinary Center is $500.

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. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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.