Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers veterinary externship experiences in South Elgin, Illinois, providing students the chance to understand daily veterinary operations while gaining hands-on clinical skills. Students will work closely with Associate Veterinarians on tasks such as patient history gathering, physical exams, and surgical assistance.

The externships last from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules, and a travel/living expense stipend may be granted. Benefits include a comprehensive program with medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan among others.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students from all years may participate.
• Students should be familiar with clinical procedures.
• Communication skills are essential for interacting with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgeries.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, clients, and staff

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Externship Experience

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.

Responsibilities

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 their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship Details

Most externship experiences at Randall Road Animal 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. Housing may be available in some instances.

Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click to view list of stipend amounts and for details on the stipend program.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.