Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Troutville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off, including sick time

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Troutville, Virginia, offers a Botetourt Veterinary Hospital Externship Program designed for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in small animal medicine. Students will be directly mentored by experienced veterinarians, allowing them to enhance their clinical skills and confidence in patient care.

The externship ranges from two to eight weeks and is open to all veterinary students. Eligible participants may also receive a travel and living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Communication skills to interact with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in diagnostics.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Support medical management and communicate with the care team and clients.

Skills

Clinical small animal medicine

Communication skills

Mentorship learning

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Botetourt Veterinary Hospital Externship Program

Welcome to the Botetourt Veterinary Hospital Externship Program! Our program offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a thriving, community‑based general practice. Our clinic serves a diverse clientele with a broad range of possible ailments, which allows students to deepen their knowledge and skills in small animal medicine. Through direct mentorship from our experienced team of veterinarians, you will gain invaluable insights into the day‑to‑day realities of veterinary practice, strengthen your clinical expertise, and enhance your confidence in patient care.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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 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.

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.

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.