Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Externship Overview Point Area Veterinary Clinic offers a $2,500 travel stipend for clinical year externship rotations. Students 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/assisting or performing 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. Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Eligibility Externships are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education. Veterinary students in the clinical portion are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Responsibilities During the externship, students will: Gather patient histories Perform physical examinations Create treatment plans Conduct diagnostics Provide dentistry services Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures Manage patient medical care Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients EEO Statement 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