Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join National Veterinary Associates for an externship that offers hands-on clinical experience for veterinary students. Work alongside experienced Associate Veterinarians to develop crucial skills in a supportive environment focused on exceptional pet care. Duration ranges from two to eight weeks, with potential stipends available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Travel/living expense stipend for externs

Qualifications

• 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students are eligible.
• Development of communication skills with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and managing medical cases.
• Observing or assisting in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital is unique but shares common qualities: 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have the chance to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. These externships are open to 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for program details.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of 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 practicing medicine their way, connect professionals through our network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to enhance care. We are 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. Specific benefits 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 be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring regulations and consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.