Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization seeks externs to work closely with veterinarians. This externship provides students with real-world experience in clinical skills, diagnostics, and communication within a supportive team. Eligible veterinary students will also receive a stipend for travel and living expenses during their 2-8 week placement.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Qualifications

• Students will assist in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Opportunity to engage in communication with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Performing physical exams and creating treatment plans.
• Observing and assisting in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

Job description

We are a fun-loving, energetic family of 7 veterinarians and support staff. We have a very wide client demographic that permits both gold-standard care and creative veterinary medicine! As a team, we do exotics, ortho, and soft tissue surgeries, acupuncture, ultrasound, endoscopy, dental radiology, and we are always excited to learn new things. We are hoping to add a therapeutic laser to our toolbox this year as well. We have an Urgent Care service on the weekends, which brings in all sorts of interesting cases! And of course, we have an arsenal of squirt guns to keep each other in line!

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Beechmont Pet Hospital 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view the list of stipend amounts and here for details on the stipend program.

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. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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. We will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.