Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers veterinary externship opportunities for students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs will collaborate with veterinarians and acquire skills in patient care, diagnostics, and communication. This role encourages learning and growth in a supportive environment over a 2 to 8-week period.

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 phase of their education are eligible for the externship.
• Hands-on experience in various clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians on patient histories and exams.
• Assist in creating treatment plans and observing surgical procedures.
• Enhance communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, common features include a supportive environment, a commitment 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 have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on 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. View stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering growth and learning. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional development through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits and compensation details are provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws offering paid sick and 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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.