Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Austin Veterinary Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 1,200 - 1,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend up to 1500

Job summary

Austin Vet Hospital is a six-doctor small‑animal general practice located in central Austin near the University of Texas. Externs work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain hands‑on clinical experience, including history taking, exams, treatments, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery.

Externships range from two to eight weeks and are offered to 3rd and 4th‑year veterinary students. A travel/living expense stipend up to $1500 is available to eligible participants through NVA.

Qualifications

• Vet students in clinical year seeking hands-on experience.
• Externship under supervising veterinarian with opportunities to practice techniques.
• Exposure to history gathering, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Assist or perform dental procedures and surgical procedures under supervision.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and medical management with the team.

Education

DVM student in clinical year

Job description

Austin Vet Hospital offers up to a $1500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships.

Austin Vet Hospital is a six-doctor small animal general practice located in central Austin near the University of Texas. We have been chosen “Best Vet in Austin” and we recently remodeled and expanded our clinic which includes 12 exam rooms, and 2 dedicated dental stations. We continue to grow, and our team includes well‑experienced clinicians with a variety of special interests. We work closely with specialty services at referral centers nearby and have radiology and orthopedic services in clinic.

We thrive on positive energy and welcome those that work to distinguish themselves in our profession.

An externship experience at our 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. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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. Externships at the Austin Vet Hospital are offered to 3rd and 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 (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication
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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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.