Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering a veterinary externship at Greywolf Veterinary Hospital located in Sequim, Washington. Students will gain hands-on experience working alongside veterinarians in a supportive environment. The externship lasts two to eight weeks and includes a stipend of $1,500 for living expenses. Ideal for veterinary students seeking practical skills and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks.
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assist in surgical procedures and medical management.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Performing physical exams

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Veterinary software training

Education

Enrolled veterinary students

Job description

Greywolf Veterinary Hospital is a full-service hospital companion and exotic animal hospital. We have a dedicated and dynamic companion animal team and a specialty team for exotics, wildlife, and marine mammals. We are located on the Olympic peninsula 15 minutes from the Puget Sound. The peninsula boasts natural beauty, a friendly, pet-focused community in an affordable area for starting out.

We are a multi-DVM practice with a range of experience and specialties. We offer full-service dentistry, surgery, ultrasound, and digital radiology. We offer a patient-centric practice with a strong focus on work-life balance while practicing gold-standard medicine in an exciting and uplifting environment.

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. As the dedicated provider for USFWS and NOAA comes a unique opportunity to learn, interact, and treat these unique cases. 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 including training on veterinary software, managing health care plans, and on-site pharmacy. Come learn with us!

Most externship experiences at Greywolf Veterinary Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount forGreywolf Veterinary Hospital is $1,500.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.