Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Laurelwood Animal Hospital offers a veterinary externship for 3rd and 4th-year students to gain practical experience in a supportive environment. Externs will work alongside experienced veterinarians, participate actively in patient care, and potentially receive a stipend to cover travel and living expenses.

Benefits

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Experience with a wide range of procedures

Access to mentorship from experienced veterinarians

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must be 3rd or 4th-year veterinary students.
• Hands-on clinical experience in veterinary medicine.
• Experience with patient management and surgical procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Veterinary knowledge

Education

Veterinary student (3rd or 4th year)

Job description

Laurelwood Animal Hospital is a 5 ½ doctor practice offering GP services, some specialty procedures (including an Internist on staff), and I-131 treatment for cats. An externship at our hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand daily operations and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience.

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 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 typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. These externships are offered to 3rd and 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 for more details on the stipend program.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and their owners. Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams, providing resources to practice medicine their way, and connecting professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovation to expand care and simplify work. NVA supports 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. Specific benefits may vary by location, and additional information will be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with the state's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, offering paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave.

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 laws and ordinances.