Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Ohana Veterinary Care offers a hands-on externship for veterinary students within a supportive, family-like environment. This program allows students to gain practical experience across a range of services, emphasizing communication and medical management skills essential for their veterinary education.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Qualifications

• Must be a 3rd or 4th year veterinary student.
• Experience with patient histories and physical exams is essential.
• Ability to assist with surgical procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient care.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient exam skills

Surgical assistance

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

Job description

Ohana Veterinary Care is a small animal practice that has three full-time doctors and one relief doctor. We have a cohesive, encouraging, and family-like environment that allows all employees to thrive in providing the best quality of care to our patients. Our main focus is to educate the client to be more involved in their pet's journey which allows them to make the best medical decisions for their pets. Balance is important to us and our doctors get 90-minute lunch breaks and a few 30-minute blocks during their day.

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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.Externships at Ohana Veterinary Care are offered to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.