Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as an extern at National Veterinary Associates. This unique opportunity offers veterinary students hands-on clinical experience while working with different veterinary teams. Externs will develop essential skills in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical assistance, all while being supported by experienced professionals.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a veterinary program.
• Hands-on clinical experience is critical.
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Perform physical exams and assist in surgeries.
• Manage medical cases and communicate with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient history gathering

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Education

3rd and 4th-year veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital is unique, but all share common features: 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 a supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. McCauley Animal Clinic offers externships to 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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. We empower our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animals, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence enables us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

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

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 consider applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.