Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Stone Lake Heights (SC); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers an externship opportunity for veterinary students at their location in Stone Lake Heights, South Carolina. This program provides hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment with a focus on excellent medical care for animals.

Students will collaborate with supervising Associate Veterinarians to manage patient care and will be eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. The externship can be between two to eight weeks, accommodating the schedules of students and the hospital.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.
• Eligible students in the clinical portion of their education receive a travel and living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and create comprehensive treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry services, and observe or assist with surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients and practice effective communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Overview

An externship at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to experience the day-to‑day operations of a practice, gaining valuable hands‑on clinical experience in a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and create comprehensive treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry services, and observe or assist with surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients and practice effective communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration and Eligibility

Externship experiences at Foothills 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. Eligible students in the clinical portion of their education receive a travel and living expense stipend.

Stipend

Students are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. For details on stipend amounts and the stipend program, refer to the provided resources.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the state'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.