Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Town of Dover (NY); On-site; USD 5,600 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick time

Paid sick and safe leave

Public health emergency leave

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Town of Dover provides a unique externship opportunity for third- and fourth-year veterinary students, allowing them to gain hands-on clinical experience while working closely with supervising veterinarians.

Participants will engage in various responsibilities, including patient history gathering, physical examinations, and assisting in surgical procedures. The externship duration is flexible, lasting from two to eight weeks.

A standard benefits program is provided, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a travel and living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Must be a third- or fourth-year veterinary student.
• Must be enrolled in the clinical portion of veterinary education.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations of animals.
• Assist with creating treatment plans.
• Participate in diagnostic procedures.
• Assist or perform dentistry services.
• Observe and assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Help with medical management of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Education

Third- or fourth-year veterinary student

In the clinical portion of education

Job description

Job Overview

An externship experience at a North Stewart Veterinary Clinic, part of National Veterinary Associates, will give veterinary students the opportunity to understand day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. The hospital is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations of animals.
• Assist with creating treatment plans.
• Participate in diagnostic procedures.
• Assist or perform dentistry services.
• Observe and assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Help with medical management of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Schedule and Stipend

Externship duration is from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at North Stewart Veterinary Clinic are designed for third- and fourth-year veterinary students. Students in the clinical portion of education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year veterinary student.
• In the clinical portion of education.

Benefits and Compensation

Standard benefit program includes medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick time. Eligible employees are entitled to paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado law, where applicable.

Equal Employment 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.