Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join National Veterinary Associates for an externship that offers veterinary students a unique hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Work closely with seasoned Associate Veterinarians to enhance your clinical skills, engage in practice operations, and gain exposure to patient management in a real veterinary setting.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k)

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical experience with patient histories and treatment plans.
• Working closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Practice communication with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Patient management

Diagnostic skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

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.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Avon Lake Animal Clinic typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital 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 the stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) 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 professionals who share their passion, fostering learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits may vary by location, and additional information can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws by providing paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.