Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization for an externship that empowers veterinary students through hands-on clinical experience. Gain invaluable skills in patient care, clinical exams, and surgical assistance while working closely with expert veterinarians in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Must be a 3rd or 4th-year veterinary student.
• Experience in patient management and communication with team and clients.
• Ability to assist in surgical procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage patient medical care.

Skills

Patient care management

Communication skills

Clinical examinations

Education

Veterinary student (3rd or 4th year)

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its own characteristics, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient medical care. Additionally, externs will 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. At New Hope Veterinary Clinic, externships are available to 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for more details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who care for 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 professionals who share their passion, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows 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. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under the 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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring ordinances and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.