Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced veterinarians

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Exposure to diverse caseload

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital is offering an externship for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students at Westside Pet Hospital in Redding, CA. This opportunity allows externs to gain hands-on experience in various medical procedures, including dentistry, while receiving mentorship from experienced veterinarians.

The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and includes a stipend for travel and living expenses. This role promotes the development of essential veterinary skills within a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be in the clinical portion of veterinary education.
• Eligible for travel and living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care.

Education

3rd and 4th-year veterinary students

Job description

Westside Pet Hospital

Westside Pet Hospital is a two‑DVM small animal practice located in Redding, CA. The clinic focuses on dentistry and provides care for a variety of species, including exotic reptiles, birds, and small mammals.

Externship Overview

Externs will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in:

• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical exams
• Creating treatment plans
• Performing diagnostics
• Providing dentistry services
• Observing and assisting in surgical procedures
• Managing medical care of patients

Program Details

Most externships range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.

Externships are offered to 3rd and 4th‑year veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education. Eligible students receive a travel and living expense stipend. Stipend amounts and program details are available on the application portal.

Benefits

The externship includes mentorship from experienced veterinarians and exposure to a diverse caseload, including urgent and orthopedic cases. Externs also practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

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.