Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship experience for veterinary students at its hospitals. Participants will gain hands-on clinical exposure, develop essential skills, and work closely with experienced veterinarians in a supportive environment. This opportunity enhances both practical knowledge and communication abilities in a real-world veterinary setting.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship and ownership opportunities

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Students gain hands-on clinical experience in veterinary practice.
• Involvement with patient histories and treatment plans required.
• Opportunity to assist in surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Current veterinary student

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, they all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

At our hospital, with friendly long-term staff, students 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 in surgical procedures, and managing patient medical care. Students will also have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships at Chesterfield Animal Hospital last from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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.

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 with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to foster learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovation to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific compensation and benefits details are available during the application process. In Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave per state laws.

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 comply with local fair chance hiring laws, considering qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.