Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship experience for veterinary students at various NVA hospitals. This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on clinical experience while working with supervising veterinarians to develop skills in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical assistance. The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, promoting the growth of future veterinary professionals.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend for eligible students

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical phase encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on experience with patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with veterinarians to perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage medical cases.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share common features: 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 services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop 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. 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/living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

About National Veterinary Associates

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 practice medicine in their way, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to enhance care. NVA supports 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. Specific benefits may vary by location. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.