Veterinary Extern - Equine

Oakridge Equine Hospital; Edmond (OK); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship opportunity at an equine hospital in Oklahoma City. This position allows current veterinary students, especially those in their fourth year, to work closely with veterinarians, focusing on skills like lameness diagnosis, client communication, and various medical practices. The externship includes a comprehensive benefits program such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Join this supportive environment to advance your veterinary career.

Qualifications

• Current veterinary students eligible for externship.
• Preference for fourth-year students.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside veterinarians for hands-on experience.
• Assist with out-patient and hospitalized cases.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA Equine hospital will give students the opportunity to gain great practical experience in an independent equine practice and understand the daily operations of an equine hospital.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside veterinarians and interns to gain experience with lameness diagnosis and treatment, client communication skills, reproductive care, surgery, emergency medicine, imaging, ambulatory, dentistry, and preventive medicine.
• Assist with out‑patient and hospitalized cases during business days and after‑hours emergencies.

Eligibility

Externships are available for current veterinary students regardless of class year, with preference given to fourth‑year students.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. 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.

EEO Statement

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.