Veterinary Extern - General Practice/ER

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,500

Mentorship by veterinarians

Job summary

Abby Pet Hospital in Fresno, CA offers a veterinary externship providing hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians. Externs will engage in patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, surgeries, and medical management, while also developing communication with the team and clients.

Externships range from two to eight weeks with flexibility based on schedules.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students from any class year are encouraged to participate in externships.

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient histories and performs physical exams.
• Assists in creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Participates in dentistry, surgeries, and medical management as appropriate.
• Observes/assists or performs surgical procedures under supervision.
• Develops communication skills with medical team, staff, and clients.

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.

What can expect from an externship at Abby Pet Hospital?Most externships atAbby Pet Hospitalrange from two to eight weeks with flexibility depending on student and hospital schedules.

Our hybrid facility offers GP/UC/ER services supported by our 9‑doctor team with a passion for mentorship and knowledge sharing. We’ve recently renovated our 8,000 SF and utilize top‑notch equipment and technology to care for our patients in this fast‑paced environment. We see SA as well as exotics and reptiles.

Our team is able to support a diverse patient base, frequently seeing a variety of cases and surgeries. Come join us and build your experience portfolio with our team!

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.

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. The stipend amount for Abby Pet Hospital is $1,500.