Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Flagler Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities at their Flagler Beach location. This program allows clinical-year veterinary students to gain valuable clinical experience while working closely with professional veterinarians. Students will engage in various medical activities such as patient assessments, treatment planning, and surgical assistance. A flexible schedule and a supportive learning environment are provided.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a clinical-year veterinary student.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on clinical experience working with supervising veterinarians.
• Assist in managing patient care and support surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with medical teams and enhance communication with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care management

Clinical examination

Surgical assistance

Education

Clinical-year veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a valuable opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they all share 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. This externship also provides an opportunity to enhance communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. These externships at Flagler Animal Hospital are designed for clinical-year students.

We offer flexible scheduling, a fully equipped lab, highly trained technicians, and are conveniently located near the beach.

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

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 with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals sharing a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to supporting your 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 (including sick leave). Specific compensation and benefits details will be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws 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 be considered 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.