Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Animal Hospital of Worthington; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship experience at their Worthington hospital for veterinary students in their clinical year. This opportunity allows students to understand day-to-day operations while gaining valuable clinical experience in areas such as patient history, physical exams, and surgical procedures. Students will also improve their communication skills with the medical team and clients. A travel/living expense stipend is available for eligible students, and comprehensive benefits are offered to all eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Ability to create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.
• Skills in assisting or performing surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Understand day-to-day operations of the practice.
• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Practice communication with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical year

Job description

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 things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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 at Animal Hospital of Worthington range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Animal Hospital of Worthington are reserved for students in their clinical year.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. ClickHERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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.