Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Countryside Pet Clinic; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 9,100 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience in a veterinary practice. Students will participate in various tasks such as gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and creating treatment plans.

The externships generally last from two to eight weeks, depending on availability, and may include a travel/living expense stipend as well as benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Externship designed for 3rd & 4th year veterinary students.
• Hands-on clinical experience in a veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care for patients.
• Practice communication skills with medical team, support staff, and clients.

Education

3rd & 4th year veterinary students

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care for patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility & Duration

Designed for 3rd & 4th year veterinary students. Most externships range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Housing may be available in some instances.

Travel / Living Expense Stipend

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, including sick time

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.