Veterinary Extern

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $3,000

On-site housing

Job summary

West Jordan Veterinary Hospital, part of National Veterinary Associates, offers Veterinary Externships for busy small animal and exotics practice with a $3,000 stipend and on-site housing provided.

Students will work with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation/assist. Externships range from two to eight weeks, with encouragement for all veterinary students to participate.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and order/interpret diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and observe or assist surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients and anaesthesia considerations.
• Develop communication with the medical team, staff and clients.

Job description

Hospital Name: West Jordan Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Externships Available - Busy Small Animal and Exotics Practice ($3,000 Stipend + On-Site Housing Provided)

Class of 2026 spots have been filled!

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.