Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment at NVA hospitals. Students will gain valuable skills by working closely with veterinarians, engaging in patient care and enhancing their professional growth through mentorship and resources.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students in clinical phase eligible.
• Hands-on clinical experience in diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Opportunity to develop communication skills with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in surgical procedures and observe medical management.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with veterinarians.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient management

Clinical examination

Education

Veterinary medicine student

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 share common qualities: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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 develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. The program at Lenoir Veterinary Hospital is designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

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 their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to support their practice of medicine, connect them through a network of over 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to enhance care. NVA is dedicated to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of 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.