Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks clinical-year veterinary students for a flexible internship lasting 2 to 4 weeks. Participants will engage in direct clinical experiences including patient history taking, treatment planning, and assisting in surgeries. A stipend of $2,000 is offered, providing valuable hands-on training within a supportive environment focused on animal care.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Open to veterinary students with eligibility for stipend.
• Involves participation in treatment planning and diagnostics.
• Requires effective communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Taking patient history and conducting physical exams.
• Planning treatments and performing diagnostics.
• Assisting in dentistry and surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient history taking

Physical exams

Client communication

Team communication

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical observation

Assisting

Education

Open to veterinary students

Job description

? Patient history taking & physical exams

Treatment planning & diagnostics

? Dentistry services & surgical observation/assisting

Client and team communication practice

Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks (flexible based on student/hospital availability)

Eligibility: Open to veterinary students

Stipend: $2,000 for clinical-year students

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. We aim to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams, providing resources to practice medicine their way, and connecting a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning and growth.

We support professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits may vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave in accordance with 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 all applicable local hiring regulations and consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with these laws.