Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $2,500 travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Job summary

A leading veterinary care organization in Arlington, Texas is offering externship positions for 4th year veterinary students. The externship includes hands-on experience in patient management, surgical assistance, and clinical examinations. Students will work under the guidance of experienced veterinarians, emphasizing skill development and client communication. This position offers a travel stipend and access to a wide network of veterinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Opportunity to practice communication skills with team and clients.
• Eligible for travel/living expense stipend.
• Travel/living expense stipend available up to $2,500.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian during clinical externship.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Participate in diagnostics and treatment plan creation.
• Participate in medical management and client communication.

Skills

Client communication

Surgical assistance

Patient management

History taking

Surgical assisting

Dental procedures

Medical management

Communication

Education

4th year veterinary student

Job description

Creature Comfort Animal Clinic offers up to a $2,500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships.

Creature Comfort Animal Clinic is a 4-doctor practice with a passion for building friendships with clients and teammates alike. We value open communication, have a team mindset, and have doctors who love to teach. Our clinic tends to see companion animals the most, but we don't shy away from pocket pets and other exotics, as we have 2 doctors who see exotics.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Creature Comfort Animal Clinic offers externships to 4th year veterinary students.

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

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

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together.

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

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.