Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering a veterinary externship in Farmville, Virginia. This externship provides students with hands-on experience in a busy rural GP practice, focusing on practical quality medicine and urgent care services. Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians, gaining valuable clinical skills and the chance to assist in diverse surgical cases. A travel/living expense stipend is available for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Must be in the clinical portion of veterinary education.
• Opportunity to perform physical exams and diagnostics.
• Exposure to diverse surgical cases and urgent care appointments.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Participate in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Assist in surgical procedures and practice communication with clients.
• Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
• Gain experience in medical management and client education.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical procedures

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscope

Dental radiographs

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 hands-on 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.

We are a busy rural GP practice with a diversity of clients. We emphasize practical quality medicine and strive to give the best possible service to every client at their budgetary needs. While we don't offer after hour emergency service, we do see a large number of urgent care appointments during the day. We have a strong surgical case load with many surgeries not typically performed in practice such as perineal urethrostomy, hemilaminectomy, and TECAs as well as orthopedics such as ACLs, Patella luxations, and fracture repairs. We have an ultrasound, endoscope and dental radiographs.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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 Ridge 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.

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.