Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externships to veterinary students, providing unique hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Externs will engage in various tasks including patient examinations, treatment planning, and surgical assistance while honing communication skills within a medical team.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k)

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education.
• Experience in performing physical exams and treatment plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand daily practice operations and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop 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. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and details about the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and their owners.

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 passionate professionals to a community for learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits may vary by location; please consult with our team for details. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per state law.

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 comply with applicable local and state hiring regulations, including fair chance ordinances.