Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers a valuable externship for veterinary students in their clinical year at their Ohio location. This opportunity allows students to engage in hands-on clinical practice and understand the daily operations of a veterinary hospital.

Students will gather histories, perform exams, create treatment plans, and gain practical experience under professional guidance. Participants receive a stipend, medical benefits, and paid time off during the externship program, typically lasting between two and eight weeks.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be veterinary students in their clinical year.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage patients medically.
• Practice communication skills with medical team.

Skills

Patient history collection

Clinical observation

Communication with team and clients

Education

Veterinary degree (in clinical year)

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience.

Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some common elements: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

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

Eligibility & Duration

Externships at Animal Hospital of Worthington are reserved for veterinary students in their clinical year. The program typically lasts between two and eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. More information about stipend amounts and the stipend program is available through the Hospital’s resources.

Benefits

Participants receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick time. For Colorado‑based students, additional paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with state law.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 applicable local and state hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.