Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students at their busy Companion Animal Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon. This program enables students to gain vital clinical experience, from performing examinations to assisting in surgeries. In addition to practical skills, externs will hone their communication abilities with clients and staff. A travel/living stipend is available for eligible students, enhancing the learning experience for those in their clinical phase.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Qualifications

• Eligible students must be in their final year of veterinary education.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams required.
• Ability to create treatment plans and perform surgical procedures is favored.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures in a busy clinic setting.
• Manage communications with medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Treatment plan creation

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical procedures assistance

Medical management

Communication

Education

Final year of veterinary school

Job description

Companion Animal Hospital is a very busy walk-in clinic. We see a lot of urgent care, same-day cases that can't get into any other veterinary hospitals in the area. We also cater to wellness visits, general surgery, emergency surgery, and dentistry. Starting in September of 2024 we are bringing on an exotics DVM who also can do surgery on exotics and wants to mentor externs and new graduates in veterinary programs.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Companion Animal Hospital offers externships to veterinary students in their final year of veterinary school.

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

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

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.