Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. This externship allows students to collaborate with veterinarians, enhancing their clinical and communication skills while actively engaging in the daily operations of veterinary practice.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a veterinary program.
• Hands-on clinical experience in a supportive veterinary practice.
• Exposure to various aspects of veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Associate Veterinarians.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage patient medical care.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Patient Care

Education

3rd or 4th Year Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will collaborate 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 patient medical care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance 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. At Sacajawea Veterinary Hospital, externships are designed for 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 more details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and the people who care for them.

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 own way, connect them through a network of over 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to simplify work and expand care. NVA is committed to supporting professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits details can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws by providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is 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 also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.