Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Lake Stevens (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities at its hospitals for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This experience allows students to gain hands-on clinical skills in a supportive environment, work closely with experienced veterinarians, and potentially receive a stipend for living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Experience in veterinary practice and communication skills enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and assisting in surgical procedures.

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a valuable opportunity to understand the daily operations of veterinary practice and gain practical clinical skills. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. At Frontier Village Veterinary Clinic, externships are designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

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

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 and a community of passionate professionals, supporting their growth and practice of medicine. Our network of 1,000 hospitals enables us to deliver innovative technology and expand care. We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits may vary by location. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with local laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under Colorado's 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 laws.