Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; United States; On-site; USD 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship from experienced veterinarians

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship at Companion Animal Hospital for final-year veterinary students. The externship provides hands-on clinical experience including urgent care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Students will work closely with veterinarians, receiving mentorship and practice in communication skills with the medical team and clients. The duration ranges from two to eight weeks, with eligible students receiving a stipend for living expenses.

Qualifications

• Students must be in their final year of veterinary school.
• Ability to work closely with a supervising veterinarian.
• Skills in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in urgent care and treatment plans.
• Assist in surgical procedures and medical management.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Education

Veterinary degree in progress

Job description

About Companion Animal Hospital

Companion Animal Hospital is a very busy walk‑in clinic. We see a lot of urgent care, same‑day cases that can’t get into any other veterinary hospitals in the area. We also cater to wellness visits, general surgery, emergency surgery, and dentistry. Starting in September 2024 we are bringing on an exotics DVM who also can do surgery on exotics and wants to mentor externs and new graduates in veterinary programs.

Externship Overview

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.

Externship Duration

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Companion Animal Hospital offers externships to veterinary students in their final year of veterinary school.

Stipend

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

Equal Opportunity

Companion Animal Hospital 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.