Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Huntsville Animal Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 9,100 - 18,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship at Huntsville Animal Hospital, providing veterinary students a chance to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. The externship, lasting from two to eight weeks, allows students to refine their skills in patient management, treatment planning, and surgical assistance alongside experienced veterinarians. Participants also receive a stipend for travel/living expenses, promoting education and diversity within veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of any class year encouraged to participate.
• Experience in clinical skills and communication with a medical team is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Participate in surgical procedures and patient management.

Job description

Externship Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them. Huntsville Animal Hospital is a community‑focused veterinary practice dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for pets. Our hospital prides itself on its experienced team, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and a wide range of services including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, and dental care. Students who extern with us can expect to gain experience in a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside skilled veterinarians and support staff. They will have the opportunity to enhance their clinical skills, learn about advanced medical treatments, and participate in a variety of cases, all while contributing to the well‑being of pets in our community.

Hands‑on Experience

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.

Duration

Most externship experiences 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.

Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality.

EEO Statement

We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.