Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 5,077 - 6,082; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $500

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Redlands, California, offers an externship experience for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This program provides hands-on clinical experience supporting the day-to-day operations of the practice.

Students will collaborate with supervising veterinarians to develop clinical skills through gathering patient histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgeries. Eligible externs will receive a stipend of $500 to help cover travel and living expenses during their time at the hospital.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education eligible for the externship.
• Ability to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and create treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain clinical experience.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Overview

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 common attributes: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

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

Program Details

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. East Valley Pet Hospital offers externships to 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. The stipend amount for East Valley Pet Hospital is $500.

Equity and Inclusion

We are 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.