Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 5,077 - 6,082; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off, including sick time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Danville, Virginia, is offering an externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. This externship involves working closely with Associate Veterinarians, performing duties including gathering patient histories and managing patient medical care.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks and includes a stipend of $500. NVA offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories.
• Ability to perform physical exams.
• Skills in communication with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Assist in performing surgical procedures.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient care.

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: a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Experience & Responsibilities

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship Duration

Most externship experiences at Stateline Hillcrest Small Animal Hospital 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.

Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount at Stateline Hillcrest Small Animal Hospital is $500.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity

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 the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.