Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks veterinary externs at Hidden Valley Animal Hospital in Independence, MO. This position allows students to work closely with experienced veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in a clinical setting. Externships last from two to eight weeks and provide a valuable opportunity to develop essential skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Externships last from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.
• Opportunities to develop communication skills with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with surgical procedures.
• Work on diagnostics and medical management.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Communication

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Assisting in surgical procedures

Medical management

Education

Veterinary degree (final clinical year students)

Job description

Hidden Valley Animal Hospital is a four-doctor practice serving the Independence, MO area. We are a GP that offers Urgent Care appointments, along with boarding and grooming services, with five groomers.

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 with surgical procedures, and medical management. They will also have opportunities to develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. Externships are reserved for students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For details on stipend amounts and the program, click here.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization, united by a love of 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 provide resources to practice medicine their way, connecting a network of 1,000 hospitals where professionals can learn and grow together. Our national presence allows us to deliver technology and innovations that expand care and simplify work. NVA supports your career growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off. Specific details are available during the hiring process. In Colorado, we also provide 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with applicable local and state hiring laws, including fair chance ordinances.