Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. This opportunity allows students to work closely with veterinarians on various tasks, including patient care, diagnostics, and surgical assistance. Participants will enhance their clinical and communication skills throughout the externship, which typically lasts between two to eight weeks.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student regardless of class year.
• Hands-on experience with patient histories, physical exams, and treatment plans.
• Opportunity to develop communication skills with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians on daily operations.
• Gather patient histories, perform exams, and assist in surgeries.
• Manage medical cases and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Patient Management

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, common features include a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities 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.

Students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) 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. We support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is dedicated to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits details are available during the application process. For Colorado-based positions, NVA complies with state laws regarding paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.