Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers externship opportunities for veterinary students at NVA hospitals. Participants will gain hands-on clinical experience while working closely with Associate Veterinarians. Externships range from two to eight weeks and include a stipend for travel/living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• Students must be in the clinical phase of their veterinary education.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Education

Veterinary students

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing 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 medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Lee's Summit Animal Hospital 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 in the clinical phase of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view the stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who care for them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine their way, connecting them through a network of 1,000 hospitals that share their passion for learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits and compensation details are available during the application process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also comply with local hiring ordinances and consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.