Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 5,600 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Job summary

A leading pet care organization is offering externship opportunities at its hospitals in Fort Collins, Colorado. Veterinary students will gain practical experience in clinical operations, patient care, and communication within the veterinary field. The externship lasts from two to eight weeks, with a $500 stipend available to eligible students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible to apply.
• Ability to work in a supportive environment and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Observe or perform dental services and surgical procedures.
• Develop medical management plans for patients.
• Communicate effectively with medical team, staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostics, as well as assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.
• Learn day-to-day operations of the practice.
• Contribute to a positive, learning-focused externship environment.

Skills

Clinical history taking

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical assistance

Medical management

Communication with team/clients

Education

Veterinary student (DVM candidate)

Job description

An externship experience at a NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Advanced Animal Care of Colorado 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. ClickHERE to view list of stipend amounts andHERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Advanced Animal Care of Colorado is $500.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we\'re committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.