Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers veterinary externship opportunities, allowing students to gain practical experience in a supportive environment. Externs will work alongside veterinarians to learn essential skills, engage in diagnostics, and develop communication skills within the practice. This experience encourages vet students to participate and potentially receive support for travel and living expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Travel/living expense stipend for eligible students

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education.
• Ability to work in a supportive environment and communicate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Gaining hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of veterinarians.
• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Assisting in diagnostics and surgical procedures.

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, they share common qualities: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a dedication to 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 medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship durations at Village East 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 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 support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share their passion, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific compensation and benefits details are available during the application process. In Colorado, NVA offers 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 receive consideration 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 in accordance with applicable laws.