Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Participants will shadow experienced professionals, participate in surgeries, and develop clinical skills, with the possibility of receiving stipends for travel expenses.

Benefits

Travel stipend

Hands-on clinical experience

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical phase of education.
• Experience in a clinical setting is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Shadow doctors and technicians.
• Assist in surgeries and observe case workups.
• Develop anesthesia protocols.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Anesthesia protocols

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students 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 providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Participants can shadow our doctors and highly qualified technicians, observe case workups, assist in surgeries, develop anesthesia protocols, and ask questions to learn more about daily practice life. Although our days are busy, we strive to make the experience enjoyable while delivering high-quality care.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

An additional $500 travel stipend is offered for externships at this hospital.

About NVA: 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, empowering our care teams with resources, technology, and a community of passionate professionals. We support 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. Specific benefits may vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with local laws.

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 comply with local fair chance hiring ordinances.