Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students, providing hands-on experience in animal care under the supervision of experienced veterinarians. Participants will enhance their clinical skills and communication while gaining insights into daily hospital operations over a 2-8 week period.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgeries.
• Manage patient medical care and communicate with the team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Diagnostic skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education (3rd or 4th year)

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they all share 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 patient medical care. Additionally, externs will enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. At Flying Cloud Animal Hospital, externships are designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the 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 provide resources for practicing medicine their way, connect professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to simplify work and expand care. NVA is committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific compensation and benefits details are available 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.