Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers DVM students an externship to gain hands-on clinical experience while working closely with supervising veterinarians. This opportunity enhances skills in patient care, diagnostics, and dentistry in a supportive environment dedicated to animal care. Externship lengths vary and may include a stipend for travel and living expenses.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• DVM students must be in the clinical year.
• Hands-on clinical experience expected.
• Eligibility for travel and living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Clinical examination

Surgical assistance

Education

DVM student in clinical portion

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient medical care. 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. These externships are designed for clinical year students only.

DVM students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and here for detailed information on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and the people who love them.

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 professionals who share a passion for veterinary care, fostering learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovation to simplify work and expand care. NVA is dedicated to supporting your professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits details can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.