Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization offers externships providing veterinary students with hands-on clinical experience. This externship helps you develop critical skills while working closely with professional veterinarians, enhancing your medical abilities in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical phase of education.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervised veterinarians in surgeries and diagnostics.
• Work on case management and patient care.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although each NVA hospital is unique, they share a common environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and dedicated to 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary 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 details on the stipend program.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and their owners. We aim to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of over 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to foster learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. We are committed 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 details about compensation and benefits can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws 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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.