Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students providing hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Interns will engage with a wide range of responsibilities including patient assessments, surgery assistance, and team communication, with periods lasting between two to eight weeks.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of any class year can apply.
• Clinical skills like history gathering and surgery assistance required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Associate Veterinarians in clinical settings.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Observe and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient communication

Surgical assistance

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, 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 medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration at Memorial Road Pet Hospital typically ranges 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 and living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for more details.

National Veterinary Associates 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 to practice medicine their way, connect them to a network of passionate professionals, and deliver innovative technology to expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits may vary by location, and additional information can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state-specific leave laws.

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, consistent with applicable laws.