Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering externship opportunities for clinical-year veterinary students. This experience allows students to work closely with experienced veterinarians in a supportive environment, performing tasks such as physical exams and assisting in surgeries, while also improving their communication skills. The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, and a stipend may be available to support living expenses.

Benefits

Housing options for out-of-town students

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education sought for externship.
• Skills in gathering histories, performing physical exams, and creating treatment plans are essential.
• Candidates should be eager to learn and improve communication with teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Assist in surgeries, diagnostics, and patient medical management.
• Enhance communication with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Physical Exam Skills

Education

Clinical-year veterinary students

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique 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 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Externs will also have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. These externships are designed for clinical-year students. We often offer housing options for out-of-town students.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. View stipend amounts and more details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who love them.

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 a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care, supporting your professional development through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific information about compensation and benefits will be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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 or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.