Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities for 4th-year veterinary students atCreature Comfort Animal Clinic. This role focuses on hands-on experience with patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures in a supportive learning environment, with a travel stipend available.

Benefits

Travel stipend of up to $2,500

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

401k with employer matching

Paid time off and sick leave

Qualifications

• Eligible for students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Focused on companion animals and exotics with an opportunity for hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist with surgical procedures and manage medical cases.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

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 that values building friendships with clients and teammates. We prioritize open communication, teamwork, and have doctors who love to teach. Our clinic primarily sees companion animals but also cares for pocket pets and exotics, with 2 doctors experienced in exotic animals.

Externs will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. They will also have opportunities to improve communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically 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 in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for details on the program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way, connecting them through a network of 1,000 hospitals that foster learning and growth. Our technology and innovations aim to simplify work and expand care.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer matching, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits can be provided during the hiring process. In Colorado, we provide paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.