Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

An externship at National Veterinary Associates offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Participants will work alongside experienced veterinarians, developing essential skills in patient care and communication while receiving mentoring during their educational journey.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Opportunity to assist in surgical procedures and manage medical cases.
• Develop communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily operations of veterinary practice.
• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Education

Veterinary students

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary 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, 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 managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

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

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view the 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 with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to a community of learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA is 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 and compensation details will be provided during the hiring process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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