Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

An externship at National Veterinary Associates allows veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will interact closely with veterinarians and develop essential skills for patient care, including performing exams, diagnostics, and assisting in surgeries, while receiving mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be a 3rd or 4th-year veterinary student.
• Hands-on experience in a veterinary clinical environment.
• Eligible for travel and living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assisting with surgical procedures and managing patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Clinical experience

Education

Veterinary degree program

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a valuable opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain practical clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its unique features, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional care to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will develop their communication skills by interacting with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on the schedules of students and hospitals. At Florissant Animal 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 and 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 provide resources to support their clinical practice, connect them through a network of over 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to enhance pet care. NVA is dedicated to supporting 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, and additional information can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

We are 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.