Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Town of Parrish (WI); On-site; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Job summary

North River Animal Hospital offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and service to animals and their caretakers.

The externship covers patient history collection, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and participation in surgical procedures, with emphasis on teamwork and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students
• No specific prerequisites listed
• Focus on hands-on clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics and dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication with the medical team, staff, and clients

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students with a unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience in a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their caretakers.

Responsibilities

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

Duration

Externships at North River Animal Hospital typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time). For employees based in Colorado, paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with state requirements.

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 other applicable regulations, NVA will consider applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.