Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading pet care organization through their externship program, offering veterinary students hands-on clinical experience. Work alongside experienced veterinarians to improve your skills in patient care, diagnostics, and procedures while enjoying a supportive environment committed to excellence in medicine.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply, regardless of class year.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork with medical and support staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Patient history gathering

Physical examination

Critical thinking

Education

Veterinary degree (in progress)

Job description

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

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in:

• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical exams
• Creating treatment plans
• Diagnostics and dentistry services
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients

Externs will also have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships at Anamosa Veterinary Clinic last from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine your way, connect professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to your professional growth, 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. Specific details about compensation and benefits will be provided during the application process. In Colorado, we provide paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state law.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.