Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Evergreen Animal Hospital
Job Description
At Evergreen Animal Hospital you can expect to gain hands-on experience in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, surgeries to include spay/neuter, orthopedic (TPLO, Extracapsular Repair), soft tissue, dentistry, and rabbit surgeries. Offered as well will be GP appointment experience, exotic medicine, communication, and hospital flow with an established team.
We have a very positive culture with excellent long-term staff and doctors. Our goal this year is to create a true teaching hospital and we feel we have made great strides in that direction! We work hard, watch out for each other, and have a lot of fun.
Five minutes down the road is the Puget Sound. Enjoy your lunch on the water - it's really beautiful. There is so much to do during your stay! Hiking, boating, bird watching, going to the big city of Seattle for Pike Place Market and so many other activities!
Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of 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.
Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Evergreen Animal Hospital are designed for final clinical year veterinary students.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
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.
