Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities for veterinary students at their hospitals. This externship provides students with hands-on experience in clinical operations, mentorship, and the chance to develop their skills in a supportive environment dedicated to excellent animal care.

Benefits

Flexible externship durations (2 to 8 weeks)

Travel/living expense stipend for eligible students

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• Students are encouraged to participate in externships, gaining hands-on clinical experience.
• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Eligibility for travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and assisting in surgical procedures.
• Practicing communication skills with medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Patient management

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

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. Each NVA hospital is unique, but all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice 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. View stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

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

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your professional growth through opportunities like mentorship and ownership.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits and compensation details are available during the application process. In Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.