Veterinary Extern - General Practice

About Niles Veterinary Clinic

Niles Veterinary Clinic is a modern, AAHA accredited, 4‑veterinarian practice that provides high‑quality, full‑service care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and client service. We believe that education of our doctors, staff, and clients is the key to creating individualized veterinary healthcare for our patients. We are a close group, we work hard together and have fun together. We offer staff engagement activities and all of the doctors are very close in collaboration and helping each other as cases arise. Come join us!

Externship Overview

Students who are looking to become veterinarians and are in school will work closely with the supervising associate veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, 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.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures
• Manage patient medical care
• Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Qualifications

• 4th‑year veterinary student
• Enrolled in the clinical portion of veterinary education
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient care and learning

Stipend

Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are 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.