Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a veterinary externship for students, providing hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians. With durations ranging from two to eight weeks, externs will learn essential skills while contributing to the care of animals in a supportive environment. NVA promotes professional growth and learning opportunities within its extensive network.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of education are eligible.
• Ability to work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Interest in gaining clinical hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgeries.
• Enhance communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Communication

Patient History Gathering

Physical Exam Proficiency

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. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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. Externs will also have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations 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.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and 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 love them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to foster learning and growth. Our national presence enables us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is dedicated to supporting your professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

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 application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws offering 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 or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.