Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program (medical, dental, vision)

401k with employer match

Paid time off (including sick time)

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers unique externship opportunities at NVA hospitals in Brentwood, California, designed for veterinary students in their clinical education. Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians to gain invaluable clinical skills, including performing exams, creating treatment plans, and assisting in surgeries. Eligible students may also receive a travel/living expense stipend of $1,000. The externship typically lasts from two to eight weeks, providing a comprehensive view of veterinary practice operations and excellent mentorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Ability to create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.
• Skills in assisting or performing surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience and practice communication skills.
• Participate in day-to-day operations of the veterinary practice.

Education

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education

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 Associate Veterinarians 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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Brentwood Family Pet Care are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend of $1,000. The stipend program details are available upon request.

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. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.