Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities for veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical experience and training alongside experienced veterinarians. Participants will engage in various veterinary practices, develop practical skills, and receive a stipend for travel and living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical phase eligible for externships.
• Experience in patient histories, physical exams, diagnostics, and surgery assistance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Develop communication skills with staff and clients.
• Participate in daily veterinary practices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

DVM students

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of veterinary practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its own characteristics, 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 managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their 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. All DVM students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are 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 passionate professionals to foster learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your professional development 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 our team can provide detailed information during the hiring process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws by providing paid sick and 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 adhere to local and state hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.