Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers externships at its hospitals, giving veterinary students hands-on clinical exposure under supervision from Associate Veterinarians in a supportive environment.

Externs gain experience gathering histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting surgeries while improving communication with the medical team and clients.

Qualifications

• Gains experience gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Assists in creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observes or participates in dentistry and surgical procedures.
• Develops medical management plans and monitors patient progress.
• Enhances communication with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create and adjust treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assist or perform dental procedures and surgeries as appropriate.
• Support medical management of hospitalized and ambulatory patients.
• Communicate with clients and team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Education

Active veterinary student in clinical portion

Job description

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: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of 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 have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Animal Medical Clinic - Merle Hay 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

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.

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.