Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital.; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Elmwood Park, Illinois, offers a unique externship experience for veterinary students. Students will work closely with Associate Veterinarians to gain practical experience in clinical operations, from patient histories to surgical assistance.

This program ranges from two to eight weeks and includes a $1,500 stipend for living and travel expenses. NVA provides a supportive environment where students can enhance their skills while earning valuable clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Students will gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.
• Eligible for travel/living expense stipend of $1,500.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Participate in treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assist in surgical procedures and medical management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Veterinary degree in progress

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Surgical tools

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. ClickHERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount at Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital is $1,500.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.