Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers a unique externship experience for veterinary students in Springfield, Illinois. This opportunity allows students to work closely with Associate Veterinarians, gaining hands-on clinical experience and exposure to day-to-day operations. Students will acquire skills in patient history gathering, physical examinations, treatment planning, and more.

The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and includes a stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses. Students are encouraged to participate regardless of class year, and NVA provides a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students eligible for externship experience.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Commitment to excellent medicine and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Practice medical management and assist in surgical procedures.

Job description

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.

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.

Most externship experiences at White Oaks West 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.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for White Oaks West Animal Hospital is $1,500.

About the Hospital

• Three exam rooms, two treatment rooms, and a surgical suite
• 20 computer stations including one in each exam room
• Digital dental x-rays and a dental suite
• Wet table and new surgery table
• Ultrasound
• Endoscope
• Class 4 therapeutic laser
• Mobile isoflurane anesthesia machines
• Full Idexx Suite, Idexx referral lab, and Idexx DR Digital x‑ray system
• Services include nutritional counseling, wellness exams, dental care, spay and neuters, and much more
• Avimark management software

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 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 for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.