Veterinary Extern - EmergencyFairfield Animal HospitalJob DescriptionFairfield Animal Hospital is the only 24-hour emergency animal hospital in the BC Southern Interior. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays. We do not book routine appointments such as vaccine updates, spays or neuters; we operate solely on an emergency triage basis.We currently utilize Ultrasound (Afast/Tfast), CT, Digital radiography and in-house lab (including blood gases, coag panels) for the majority of our diagnostics. Our technical team is highly skilled and motivated, the majority of the team is trained in Recover CPR and teamwork is our focus.An externship experience at an NVA Emergency Hospital gives students real-life clinical experience in an emergency and critical care setting, and the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills while working alongside experienced clinicians, criticalists (site dependent), and/or current interns and residents. Hands-on skills that may be practiced or observed include TPR's, examinations, anesthesia, surgical procedures, catheterization, ultrasound, and other diagnostic procedures as available.Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at are offered to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary HealthWe are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.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.
