Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading pet care organization in Indianapolis is offering an externship for veterinary students. The position involves working closely with supervising veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in clinical procedures and communication skills, and practicing in a supportive environment. Students can expect a stipend for travel/living expenses along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Opportunity to practice communication with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Perform surgical procedures and medical management.
• Gain experience in dentistry services.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary students in their final year

Job description

We are an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with an amazing team and work culture, and lots of opportunities to learn among our four doctors at our spacious hospital. Besides offering preventative and general care for our patients as well as surgery & internal medicine, we have DR radiology, in-house & reference labs with Idexx, recommend and perform CORE dentistries and oral surgery, have a surgical laser unit, therapy laser, and more.

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 at Michigan Road Animal Hospital at 96th Street range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships are offered 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.

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.

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.