Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship for veterinary students at their hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. Students will gain invaluable clinical experience under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians, participate in daily operations, and develop important skills in a supportive environment. This externship is a unique opportunity to enhance veterinary education through practical, hands-on learning.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to participate regardless of class year.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Opportunity to develop communication skills with medical teams.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Associate Veterinarians.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage medical cases.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience.

Skills

Clinical experience

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. 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 with surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Externs will also have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration at Massanutten Animal Clinic typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates 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, providing resources to practice medicine their way, and connecting a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning and growth. We deliver innovative technology and support your professional development through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

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 vary by location, and additional information can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws offering paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.