Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Westover (WV); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers a veterinary externship for students to gain hands-on experience under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians. Students will engage in diverse tasks including gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and assisting in surgical procedures.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, allowing students to enhance their clinical and communication skills in a professional veterinary environment.

The position includes access to a benefits program, and all applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of their background.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Assist in performing surgical procedures and medical management of patients.

Job description

Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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.