Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as a veterinary extern. Gain hands-on clinical experience while working closely with veterinarians, managing patient care and developing your professional skills in a supportive environment. The externship lasts from two to eight weeks, providing valuable insights into veterinary practice.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work with supervising veterinarians and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and assisting in surgeries.
• Developing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical skills

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, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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 services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Oak Point Veterinary Care 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 phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for more details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and the people who love them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to support their practice of medicine, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals sharing a common passion, and deliver innovative technology to simplify work and expand care. NVA is committed to your professional growth, 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. Specific benefits and compensation details can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave, in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants in compliance with local hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.