Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship program for veterinary students that provides hands-on clinical experience under the guidance of qualified veterinarians. This unique opportunity allows students to enhance communication skills, understand practice operations, and gain valuable insights into veterinary medicine, making it an enriching experience as they advance in their field.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Assist in gathering patient histories and diagnostics.
• Participate in observing or assisting in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Managing medical cases

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share common features: 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 managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Animal Medical Clinic - Merle Hay 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 portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love 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. We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave) for eligible employees. Specific compensation and benefits details will be provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under the 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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.