Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Soldotna, Alaska is offering a Veterinary Externship for final year veterinary students. Participants will gain hands-on clinical experience and develop their professional skills in a real hospital setting. The externship lasts between two to eight weeks based on mutual availability.

Applicants must be current veterinary students and possess a valid veterinary permit. This position offers a stipend for travel or living expenses, along with a comprehensive benefits program, including medical and dental care.

Qualifications

• Current veterinary student in the final year of their program.
• Must hold a valid veterinary student permit issued by the state of Alaska.
• Demonstrated interest in veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create and implement treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care.
• Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Interest in veterinary practice

Patient care

Education

Final year veterinary student

Valid veterinary student permit

Job description

Soldotna Animal Hospital Veterinary Externship

Students in the final year of veterinary education will participate in an externship at Soldotna Animal Hospital, gaining hands‑on clinical experience and developing professional skills. The externship ranges from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create and implement treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care.
• Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• Current veterinary student in the final year of their program.
• Hold a valid veterinary student permit issued by the state of Alaska per 12 AAC 68.500 and 08.98.188.
• Demonstrated interest in veterinary practice; priority given to students aiming to practice in Alaska.

Stipend and Benefits

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Details of the stipend program are available in the NVA volunteer and recruiting materials.

National Veterinary Associates 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, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employment

National Veterinary Associates 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, and other applicable regulations, we consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable rules.