Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading animal care organization in Florida is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. You will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians, performing tasks like gathering patient histories, conducting physical exams, and assisting with surgical procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve your clinical and communication skills in a supportive environment. The externship typically lasts between two to eight weeks and offers a travel/living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Students in the clinical portion of their veterinary education.
• Willingness to learn and engage with patients and staff.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Practice clinical skills with the medical and support team.
• Gain experience through hands-on involvement.
• Assist with diagnostics and dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Provide medical management of patients
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Skills

Gather patient histories

Perform physical exams

Contribute to creation of treatment plans

Assist with diagnostics and dentistry services

Perform surgical procedures

Provide medical management of patients

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in:

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Contribute to creation of treatment plans
• Assist with diagnostics and dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Provide medical management of patients

In addition to practicing clinical skills, externs will have the opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Program Length

Most externship experiences at All Creatures Animal Clinic 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.

Stipends

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

About National Veterinary Associates

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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.