Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Externship Overview At our Renton Pet Clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases and assist with a wide range of surgeries, from cystotomies to enterotomies, to spays and neuters. We are a fun, fast-paced clinic dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care to small animals. We have a well-trained, hardworking team that supports our veterinarians in providing the best medical, surgical, and dental care to our patients. We have a superstar LVT who will make dentals seem like a breeze. Responsibilities & Training Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in the following areas: Gathering patient histories Performing physical exams Creating treatment plans Diagnostics Dental services Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures Medical management of patients Practicing communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients Externship Duration and Eligibility Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Value Pet Clinic-Renton are designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Stipend The stipend amount for Renton Highlands Pet Clinic is $1,500. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr