Veterinary Extern - Emergency

Job Description

Applicants must be third or fourth-year students of accredited domestic or international veterinary schools, pursuing a DVM, VMD, or foreign equivalent.

Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center in the trendy Nob Hill area of scenic Albuquerque, New Mexico, is excited to open our doors and share our knowledge with veterinary student externs. Our externs benefit from direct mentorship and case involvement and grow their emergency and general veterinary skills.

Program Overview:

Our externship program is open to third- and fourth-year veterinary students in two- to eight-week blocks, depending on school requirements and schedule. We will work with you to devise a shift schedule that works best for everyone.

You will shadow senior clinicians, take patient histories, provide input in case management decisions, assist with or perform surgical procedures, and attend patient and didactic rounds. Most importantly, you will gain a better understanding of the busy ER life.


Why choose Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center?

Our team culture separates us from other area facilities. We strive to support our clients, patients, and staff like family members, and we value every person's contribution to ensure we all work in a learning- and growth-focused environment. Our facility has Ligasure, ultrasound, endoscopy, and the capability to perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries.


Albuquerque is a great place to visit, live, and work! Our Rocky Mountains location affords us four seasons and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, camping, and skiing. You will enjoy native historical and cultural attractions, shopping, beer tours, and a one-of-a-kind elevated tramway tour over the desert.

Sound like the perfect setting for learning? Apply now to learn real-world emergency case management and surgical skills by our close-knit, experienced team!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

At Ethos Veterinary Health, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @ethosvet.com or @nva.com
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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Ethos Veterinary Health!

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, EVH 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.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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.