Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students seeking hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will engage in patient care, diagnostics, and clinical tasks under the guidance of experienced veterinarians, enhancing their skills and professional development. The program includes opportunities for a stipend to cover living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off including sick leave

401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of education are eligible.
• No prior experience required but willingness to learn is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Develop clinical and communication skills with the medical team and clients.
• Assist with surgeries, patient exams, and case management.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Observing surgical procedures

Managing medical cases

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share common traits: 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 managing medical cases. In addition to developing clinical skills, externs will have opportunities to enhance 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 phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view 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 the people who cherish them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals who learn and grow together. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. At NVA, we are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

We provide 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 offers paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring ordinances and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable laws.