Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Adobe Animal Hospital - South Bay
Job Description
Adobe Animal Hospital is proud to offer 2 week clinical rotations to third
and fourth year veterinary students. Students work 5 days a week partnered with a staff veterinarian. Students may see preventative care appointments and emergencies as well as rotating through our surgery and dental departments. We do treat exotic species, primarily small mammals. We do our best to pair students with doctors who share their areas of interest. We will fill out evaluation forms provided by accredited veterinary schools so that students can receive academic credit for their time at Adobe. We most frequently host students from UC Davis but have worked with students from a variety of veterinary schools.
We are not able to accommodate any additional Externs in 2023. We are accepting applications for 2024.
When are Rotations Offered? We typically schedule rotations from the fall through the early spring of 4th year
Does Adobe Provide Housing for Externs? While Adobe cannot provide housing for externs, we do offer a $1,000 stipend for clinical-year externships. Visiting students are responsible for finding their own housing.
Is Adobe near any public transportation? Adobe is a 15 min walk or 6 min bike ride from the Caltrain San Antonio station.
Eligibility: This Externship is open to third and fourth-year veterinary students attending an Accredited Veterinary School. We give priority to students who are likely to pursue careers in general practice and are considering moving to the San Francisco Bay area after graduation.
When Applying, Please Submit the Following:
1) A resume or CV. Please include your expected date of graduation from veterinary
school.
2) A statement about why you would like to do a clinical rotation at Adobe Animal Hospital. Please include your areas of interest in veterinary medicine - ie surgery, emergency, etc.
3) Potential dates for your externship: We recommend September - November of your 4th year.
4) Please let us know if your school has a deadline by which you need to know if we have availability.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
NVA 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.
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.