Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Job Description

Brookside Animal Hospital is a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility, home to a team of five dedicated doctors. We’re proud to offer care seven days a week and perform surgeries and dental procedures most weekdays, Monday through Friday. Our hospital boasts a welcoming, supportive culture — with over half of our team members having been with us for more than five years, and many for over a decade. We would be thrilled to welcome you for an externship experience!

About the Role

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Diagnose and manage conditions
• Assist with or perform dental procedures
• Support medical management of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Requirements

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Brookside Animal Hospital accepts 3rd and 4th year veterinary students for externships.

Qualifications

Students must be enrolled in a veterinary school and have completed their third or fourth year of study.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work independently, and a passion for animal care are essential.

Benefits

National Veterinary Associates 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, 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.

Pay

The pay for this externship is not specified.

Schedule

The schedule for the externship is not specified.

Benefits

The benefits offered by NVA include 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, 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.

Contact Information

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.