Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering a hands-on externship for DVM students in a supportive veterinary environment. Participants will work with experienced DVMs to gain practical clinical experience, including diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgery assistance. This program aims to boost professional skills while providing the potential for financial support through stipends.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Mentorship and professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• All DVM students encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
• Eligible for travel and living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage medical cases.
• Assist with surgical procedures and enhance communication skills.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent veterinary medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising DVMs 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. This externship also offers students the chance to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All DVM students, regardless of their class year, are encouraged to participate.

DVM students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Click here to view 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 the people who love them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine their way, connect a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning, and deliver innovative technology to enhance care. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits may vary by location. For positions in Colorado, paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.