Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates invites veterinary students for externships in a supportive environment. Gain hands-on clinical experience alongside veterinarians, focusing on patient care, surgical procedures, and effective communication in a professional practice setting.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Opportunity for mentorship

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Qualifications

• Eligible veterinary students in clinical phase.
• Experience in patient history and physical exams is valued.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories, perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgeries.
• Enhance communication skills with medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

Current veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its own characteristics, 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 medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Entrance Road Veterinary Clinic last 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 may be 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 for animals and the people who love them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine in their own way, connect professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific information about compensation and benefits will be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws by offering paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave.

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 and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.