Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain clinical experience in a supportive environment. Externs will work closely with veterinarians, enhancing skills in patient management and treatment planning while receiving mentorship and guidance in a real-world setting.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience with patients.
• Opportunities to develop communication skills with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Support medical management of patients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Patient management

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day 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 with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort 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 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.

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. We support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA provides 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 are provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA offers paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring ordinances and laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.