Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlando Springs Animal Hospital offers a comprehensive externship for final-year veterinary students, focusing on hands-on experience in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical assistance. Enjoy a supportive environment with mentorship opportunities while contributing to a dedicated veterinary team.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Final year veterinary students expected.
• Hands-on experience in exams, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Ability to participate in surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and support surgical procedures.
• Manage patient care and enhance communication skills.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

At Sanlando Springs Animal Hospital, we focus on providing the highest quality veterinary care for our patients. We offer Wellness Plans and utilize state-of-the-art medical technology, including ultrasound, surgical CO2 laser, and therapeutic laser, enabling us to diagnose and treat challenging cases effectively.

Veterinary students in their final clinical year will work closely with supervising DVMs to gain hands-on experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing patient care. This externship also offers opportunities to enhance 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.

Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and details on the program.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a global pet care organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way, connecting over 1,000 hospitals in a community of passionate professionals. We leverage technology and innovation to streamline work and expand care. We are committed to your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits may vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave per state law.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with applicable local hiring ordinances and laws, including fair chance initiatives.