Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 11,160; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for living/travel expenses

Flexible scheduling

Hands-on clinical experience

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering an externship for veterinary students at their Aurora Animal Hospital. Students will gain hands-on clinical experience while working with a team of experienced veterinarians. Opportunities range from two to six weeks, with potential stipends available. The hospital emphasizes a supportive environment for learning and growth in veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students eager to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and the medical team.
• Willingness to learn surgical procedures and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist with surgical procedures and medical management.

Job description

Aurora Animal Hospital is a flourishing ten doctor practice that practices high quality medicine with a balance of wellness and surgery as well as urgent care. We have a large exotics clientele serving many reptiles, small mammals, and birds in addition to dogs and cats.

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. All of our doctors are very friendly and enjoy mentoring. In addition to practicing their technical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

An externship experience at Aurora Animal 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.

Externship options range from two to six weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. We are open 7 days a week so there is flexibility in scheduling. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. A $1000 stipend for a 2 week externship is available to veterinary students in their clinical year. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Available externship periods:

• May 2025
• July 2025
• September 2025
• Winter break 2025
• Inquire about 2026

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.

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. 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.