Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Kernersville Veterinary Hospital; Kernersville (NC); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization in Kernersville is offering an externship for veterinary students. Participants will work closely with veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in patient management, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. This opportunity allows students to enhance their clinical and communication skills while receiving a stipend for expenses. The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and encourages participation from all veterinary students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and observe/assist with surgeries.

Job description

Kernersville Veterinary Hospital is mostly a walk-in clinic, so students will get to experience a variety of cases. We do some urgent care as well as wellness appointments. Veterinary students will be exposed to many different experiences at our hospital.

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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For details on the stipend program, please visit our website.

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. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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.