Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and stipend for living expenses

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in San Diego, California, offers a unique externship program for DVM students to gain hands-on clinical experience. This role involves working closely with supervising DVMs to gather patient histories, perform exams, and assist in diagnostics and surgeries.

The externship duration is flexible, ranging from two to eight weeks, providing a valuable opportunity to learn in a supportive environment committed to excellent veterinary care.

Qualifications

• DVM students are encouraged to participate regardless of class year.
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and carry out diagnostics.
• Support staff and clients in a clinical setting.

Job description

Externship Program 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 things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Roles and Responsibilities

Students will work closely with supervising DVMs to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, carry out diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe/assist in surgical procedures, and manage medical care for patients. They will also practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration and Eligibility

Most externship experiences at Lifetime Animal Care Center range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All DVM students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend; view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Lifetime Animal Care Center is $1,500.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. 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.

Equal Employment 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. 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.