Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as an extern at NVA, where you will gain hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of veterinarians. This externship offers an invaluable opportunity to develop key skills in patient management, treatment planning, and teamwork, while enhancing your clinical education in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• Veterinary student in clinical phase of education with willingness to participate.
• Ability to work closely with veterinary staff and clients.
• Hands-on clinical experience under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with surgical procedures.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Patient Management

Education

Veterinary Medicine Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with 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, they 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, 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.

The externship duration at Yorkville Animal Hospital typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase 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 provide resources to support veterinary practice, connect professionals through our network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver technology and innovations to enhance care. We are dedicated to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits and compensation details will be provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per state law.

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 all applicable local and state hiring regulations, including fair chance laws.