Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Kokomo Animal Hospital offers an externship for third and fourth-year veterinary students, providing hands-on experience in a busy clinic. Externs will engage with a variety of cases, from surgeries to urgent care, while developing clinical and communication skills. Opportunities for a stipend and mentorship make this externship a unique learning experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision.

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Ability to create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.
• Skills in communication with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising DVMs in a busy, fast-paced clinic.
• Participate in surgeries, dentals, urgent/emergent cases, and wellness exams.
• Enhance clinical skills through hands-on experience and mentorship.

Education

Third and fourth-year veterinary students

Job description

An externship with Kokomo Animal Hospital will be busy and fast-paced. As a walk-in clinic, you will see a broad mix of cases, including but not limited to, surgeries, dentals, urgent/emergent cases, wellness exams, and exotics. We currently have four DVMs, two of whom have been with Kokomo Animal Hospital for over 15 years, and our team enjoys teaching others.

Students will work closely with the supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have opportunities to develop 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. Externships at Kokomo Animal Hospital are designed for third and fourth-year veterinary students.

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

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams by providing resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share their passion to learn and grow together. Our national presence allows us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave) for all eligible employees. Specific compensation and benefits details can be provided during the application process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws regarding paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.