Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Delta Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilley Veterinary Medical Center is offering a veterinary externship program for clinical phase veterinary students. Externs will gain valuable hands-on experience alongside experienced veterinarians, performing physical exams, assisting in surgeries, and developing treatment plans. The duration ranges from two to eight weeks, providing ample opportunity for learning and professional growth.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Developing treatment plans, diagnostics, and managing medical care.
• Enhancing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Participate in various aspects of veterinary medical care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Surgical assistance

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

Lilley Veterinary Medical Center has been serving the community since 1975, with three experienced doctors, each with at least 16 years of practice. One of our veterinarians specializes in ultrasound and has completed multiple training sessions on the subject.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, developing treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing patient medical care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration at Lilley Veterinary Medical Center typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. We encourage all veterinary students, regardless of their year, to participate in NVA externships.

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

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

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off (including sick leave) for eligible employees. Specific benefits and compensation details will be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring ordinances, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, considering applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.