Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externships for veterinary students at Family Pet Clinic in Grapevine, providing hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will work closely with veterinarians to enhance their skills in patient management, diagnostics, and communication while benefiting from a travel stipend for expenses.

Benefits

Travel stipend up to $2,500

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for mentorship

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a veterinary program.
• In clinical phase of veterinary education.
• Willingness to collaborate with veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with surgical procedures.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient management

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Family Pet Clinic Grapevine offers up to a $2,500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships!

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share common qualities: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a dedication to providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will collaborate 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 patient care medically. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration at Family Pet Clinic of Grapevine typically ranges 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 are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Click here to view the list of stipend amounts and for 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 care for them.

At NVA, our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams by providing 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. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and enhances care. We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits details can be provided during the application process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. We adhere to local hiring ordinances and laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.