Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering externship positions for veterinary students at their hospitals, providing hands-on clinical experience and mentorship. Students may engage in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical assistance while developing their communication skills. The externships last between two to eight weeks and often include a stipend for living or travel expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience with mentoring available.
• Opportunity to learn in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with associate veterinarians to gain clinical experience.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in treatment planning and surgeries.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exam performance

Treatment planning

Surgical assistance

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. 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 services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient medical care. Additionally, externs will have the opportunity 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. 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 here for more details on 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 professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering a community for 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 comprehensive benefits, 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, eligible employees also 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 local hiring regulations and consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.