Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship experience at their hospitals, allowing veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical skills alongside supportive, experienced veterinarians. Students engage in critical tasks such as performing exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning, with opportunities for stipends to assist with living expenses during their externship.

Benefits

Stipend for clinical year students

Travel/living expense stipend for veterinary students

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students regardless of class year are encouraged to apply.
• Clinical year students may receive a stipend.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Assist in gathering patient histories, performing exams, and creating treatment plans.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Patient History Collection

Physical Exam

Treatment Planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgery Assistance

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students 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 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Bay Pines Veterinary Clinic 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. Clinical year students are eligible for a $3,000 stipend at Bay Pines Veterinary Clinic!

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may also 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 their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine their way, connect professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to enhance care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits vary by location; please consult the team for details. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per state law.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring ordinances and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.