Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a rewarding externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Students will work alongside seasoned veterinarians, learning crucial skills in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical assistance over flexible durations of two to eight weeks. This opportunity promotes professional development while providing potential stipends for living expenses.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in their clinical training.
• Ability to work closely with veterinarians and staff.
• Skills in diagnostics and performing physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with surgical procedures.
• Enhance communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care Management

Physical Examination

Education

Veterinary Student (clinical year)

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a valuable opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital is unique, but all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and delivering exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Externs will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing patient medical care. This experience also provides an opportunity to enhance communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on the student and hospital schedules. These externships are available for veterinary students in their clinical year. Housing may be available in some cases.

Veterinary students in their clinical training may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for more details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who love them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits and compensation details are provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws by providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.