Veterinary Extern - Specialty
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita
Job Description
Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital of Wichita is excited to offer externships to fourth-year veterinary students. Work in our newly built, state-of-the-art facility, experience Wichita’s only 24/7 emergency service, and learn from our board-certified surgery and dentistry specialists. Our student externs participate in a high caseload and can hone their clinical and communication skills in a real-world setting.
Program Overview:
We will customize your externship length and weekly schedule to your interests, department schedule and needs, and your school’s requirements. After an initial orientation and hospital tour, you’ll meet with your assigned DVM mentor to discuss your goals and current skill level. Then, you will be involved in a high caseload with some client interaction. VESH plans to expand and add more specialties, but we currently offer the following departments:
Emergency
Surgery
Dentistry
Limited radiology
Why choose VESH of Wichita?
We moved into a brand-new, 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in 2020. Our team and externs enjoy a spacious ICU, three surgical suites, dedicated GI and respiratory isolation areas, and a special procedures room that will accommodate our future growth. Our diagnostic suite includes CT, ultrasound, and endoscopy, and all our RVTs are RECOVER CPR certified. Our team focuses intensely on our patients and our team members support one another in advocating for every patient’s care.
Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, yet boasts minimal traffic, low crime, and a low cost of living, so you can enjoy all the amenities of a big city without the hassles and expenses. There are also several parks only a short drive from the city center. Kansas was named among the top 10 sunniest states, with 225 sunny days per year.
Do sunny skies and a brand-new facility appeal to your externship desires? Apply now!
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health 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, EVH 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.
Ethos Veterinary Health 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.
