Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Defiance (MO); On-site; USD 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living expense stipend

Job summary

New Melle Animal Hospital in Missouri offers an externship for veterinary students in their final clinical year. You will work closely with an experienced veterinarian and a skilled support team to gain hands-on experience in patient history, examinations, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and medical case management.

You will train on digital x-ray, ultrasound, and dental radiology while developing strong communication with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students in final clinical year.
• Training alongside an experienced veterinarian and support team.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues during cases.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and perform physical exams.
• Assist in treatment planning, diagnostics, and case management.
• Participate in dentistry, surgery, and medical record documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentorship experience

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

Dental radiology

Job description

Step into a clinic where learning, mentorship, and teamwork thrive. At New Melle, you’ll work side‑by‑side with an experienced veterinarian and skilled support team to sharpen your skills in patient history, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and medical case management.

You’ll train on digital x-ray, ultrasound, and dental radiology while also building strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Our culture is rooted in collaboration and mentorship — from our 25-year lead technician to our enthusiastic new team members, you’ll be supported every step of the way. Located in a friendly small-town community just 10 minutes from suburban amenities and stunning wine country, NMAH offers the perfect blend of professional growth and quality of life.

Join us — and make your externship truly unforgettable.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at New Melle Animal Hospital are offered to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.