Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship at Elmhurst Animal Care Center, providing veterinary students a unique chance to gain clinical experience. Students will receive mentorship from Associate Veterinarians, enhancing their skills in various veterinary practices over a duration of two to eight weeks, with potential stipends available.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Stipend for living expenses

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical experience in veterinary practice.
• Develop communication skills with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage patient medical care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Job description

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

The externship duration at Elmhurst Animal Care Center typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Housing may be available in some cases.

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 details on the stipend program.

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 to support their practice, connect them within a network of over 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to streamline work and expand care. NVA is committed to supporting 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 benefits details vary by location and can be discussed during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees also receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per state law.

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 comply with local fair chance hiring ordinances and consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.