Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

College Garden Animal Hospital in Roswell, NM, offers an Externship for veterinary students providing hands-on experience in patient care. Students will work with veterinarians to gather histories, perform exams, and assist in surgical procedures.

The position includes a travel/living stipend and free housing. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401k for eligible employees. The externship is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Students in the clinical portion of their education are encouraged to apply.
• Opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.

Job description

College Garden Animal Hospital

College Garden Animal Hospital is a well-established full services small animal hospital that has an exceptional team that likes to have fun. We pride ourselves on making lasting connections with our patients and their families. We strive to deliver the best patient care by providing the highest standard of medicine.

Externship Overview

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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 clinical skills, students will have the opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on the student and hospital schedules.

Stipend and Housing

Veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The hospital also offers housing at no expense to the student in addition to the stipend.

Benefits

Benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, 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 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 qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable regulation.