Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Clinton Keith Veterinary Hospital.; Wildomar (CA); On-site; USD 5,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Opportunity for mentorship

Access to a network of professionals

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering an externship for veterinary students at Clinton Keith Veterinary Hospital in California. Students will gain hands-on experience with patient management, diagnostics, and surgical procedures under the supervision of experienced veterinarians. This opportunity provides a stipend of $500 and aims to nurture future veterinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student actively completing clinical education.
• Willingness to learn and practice new clinical skills.
• Ability to work closely with a supervising veterinarian.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain practical experience.
• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures and medical management.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical procedures

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical portion of education

Job description

At Clinton Keith Veterinary Hospital wehave Doctors that love to teach. We are located in the Temecula Valley with beautiful views of the mountains and not too far from the wineries. Our hospital is newer with many "state-of-the-art" equipment available. Central location from San Diego to Big Bear, where you can enjoy the beaches or snow-covered mountains.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount forClinton Keith Veterinary Hospital is $500.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.