Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 1,350 - 1,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Sumner offers an externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. This externship includes responsibilities such as gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and managing medical treatments.

Students in the clinical portion of their education can apply for a stipend of $1,500 to cover travel/living expenses. The externship typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical treatment of patients.
• Practice communication skills with medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Overview

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

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical treatment of patients
• Practice communication skills with medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility & Stipend

Most externship experiences at Sumner 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. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500.

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.