Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical and dental

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering an externship for veterinary students in Bend, Oregon. Students will gain hands-on clinical experience, working closely with veterinarians in a supportive environment. Externships can vary from two to eight weeks, with opportunities for those in the clinical portion of their education. A travel/living stipend is available for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Experience in communicating with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Perform diagnostics and assist in surgical procedures.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment.

Education

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA 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, creation of 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 at Brookswood Animal Clinic 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

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

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together.

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.

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.