Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is looking for clinical-year veterinary students for externships at their Kirkwood, MO location. This opportunity includes hands-on experience in daily operations, patient care, and a supportive learning environment. Students will receive guidance from experienced veterinarians and may qualify for a stipend to cover living expenses during their externship.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in history taking, physical exams, and treatment planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Participate in diagnostics, surgical procedures, and medical management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Clinical-year veterinary student status

Job description

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

Our hospital has served the community since 1960, and many clients have been with us since the beginning. We are currently designing a new facility nearby to enhance our services and support growth.

Externs will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in patient histories, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, surgical procedures, and medical management. They will also develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. These externships are available exclusively to clinical-year veterinary students.

Eligible veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may receive a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams with resources, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and provide innovative technology to expand care. We support professional growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

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 are provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state law.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers 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 applicable local hiring regulations and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records.