Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience at NVA hospitals. Students actively participate in patient care, surgeries, and communication within medical teams, while being supported in their professional growth. Funding for living expenses is provided, further enhancing this enriching experience.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and 401k

Qualifications

• Students in their clinical phase of veterinary education eligible.
• Experience in hands-on clinical tasks.
• Ability to work closely with veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians on patient care.
• Perform physical exams and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage medical cases and enhance communication skills.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Patient history gathering

Surgical assistance

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

An externship at a NVA hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital provides a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. This externship also enhances communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration at Carothers Parkway Veterinary Clinic typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are encouraged to participate.

Eligible veterinary students may receive a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

National Veterinary Associates is a global pet care organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Our mission is to empower care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. With a network of 1,000 hospitals, we foster a community of passionate professionals who learn and grow together. Our scale allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and broadens care. We support professional growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off. Specific details are available during the application process. In Colorado, we provide paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per state law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring regulations and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.