Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Fork Union (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers an externship for veterinary students, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Externs will work closely with veterinarians, enhancing their skills through various responsibilities in caring for animals and their owners.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer matching

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must be veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Externships can range from two to eight weeks.
• Students are encouraged to develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Assist with surgical procedures and medical management of patients.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although each NVA hospital is unique, they share common qualities: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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 services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop 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. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for more details on the 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 growth and enable them to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals who can learn and grow together. Leveraging our national presence, we deliver innovative technology that simplifies workflows and broadens care options. We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off (including sick leave) for eligible employees. Specific compensation and benefits details will be provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws offering paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.