Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as an extern at NVA hospitals. This externship offers an immersive experience for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students, where you'll gain hands-on clinical skills in a busy practice setting. Duration ranges from two to eight weeks, with mentorship opportunities and stipends available to support your learning and living expenses.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Accessible for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.
• Hands-on clinical experience in various veterinary procedures.
• Involvement with a supportive medical team and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with veterinarians for patient histories and exams.
• Assist in diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Engage in dental and surgical procedures.

Skills

Collecting patient histories

Performing physical exams

Developing treatment plans

Diagnostics

Assisting or performing surgical procedures

Communication skills

Managing patient care

Education

3rd and 4th-year veterinary students

Job description

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

The hospital handles a variety of cases, from wellness checks to injury and illness visits. Procedures include spays, neuters, mass removals, soft tissue surgeries, and dental work. As a walk-in clinic with a busy schedule, we manage a large volume and variety of cases.

Externs will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in collecting patient histories, performing physical exams, developing treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, they 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. These externships are designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

Eligible veterinary students participating in the clinical portion of their education may receive a travel and living expense stipend. For more details, please see the stipend amounts HERE and the stipend program details HERE.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of 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 their practice, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and broadens care. NVA is dedicated to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits and compensation details can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and 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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.