Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading pet care organization as a veterinary extern! This unique externship opportunity allows veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience, working closely with experienced veterinarians in a supportive environment. Enhance your skills in medical care, diagnostics, and client communication while enjoying the scenic mountains of Virginia.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Family-oriented atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of all class years encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience required.
• Ability to communicate with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain clinical experience.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical assistance

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share common features: a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will develop their communication skills by interacting with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Our hospital is located in the scenic mountains of central Virginia and features a laid-back, family-oriented atmosphere.

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 in NVA externships.

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

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals who share their commitment, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA supports your professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits can be discussed during the application process. In Colorado, NVA provides paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring ordinances and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.