Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Clarksville City (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid time off (including sick time)

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship experience for veterinary students at their Clarksville City, Texas location. Students will work closely with veterinarians to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, assist in surgical procedures, and develop treatment plans. Benefits include medical coverage, a travel/living expense stipend, and a supportive learning environment. This opportunity is available for all veterinary students, regardless of class year, enhancing clinical skills and communication with the medical team.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.
• Observe and assist with surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care and support staff.
• Communicate with clients and the medical team.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observe/assist or perform surgical procedures, and manage patient medical care. They will also practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration

Most externship experiences at Animal House Veterinary Clinic range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off (including sick time)
• For Colorado positions, paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave per state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Pursuant to applicable local hiring regulations, we consider qualified applicants including those with arrest and conviction records.