Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in their hospitals. This opportunity allows students to work alongside veterinarians, enhancing their skills in patient management and communication. Students may be eligible for a stipend, making it a valuable learning experience.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education.
• Willingness to engage in hands-on clinical experience.
• Ability to work closely with supervising veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Enhance communication with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Patient management

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance 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 in NVA externships.

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

About National Veterinary Associates:

We are a leading global pet care organization united by our love for animals and their owners. Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their families by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to foster learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more. Specific details about compensation and benefits are provided during the application process. For Colorado-based positions, NVA complies with state-specific leave laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.