Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Externship Overview An externship with Kokomo Animal Hospital will be busy and fast paced. As a walk‑in clinic, you will see a broad mix of cases that will include, but is not limited to, surgeries, dentals, urgent/emergent cases, wellness exams, and exotics. We currently have 4 DVMs, 2 of whom have been with Kokomo Animal Hospital for 15+ years and our team enjoys teaching others. Responsibilities Work closely with supervising DVMs to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, interpret diagnostics, and provide dentistry services. Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures as supervised. Manage medical care of patients and practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients. Eligibility & Stipend Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Kokomo Animal Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program. Benefits NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) 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. 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 Abqpetcarehospital