Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers an externship for veterinary students at its Lincoln location, providing hands-on experience in clinical operations, patient management, and surgical assistance. This opportunity supports professional development and may offer a travel/living expense stipend for participating students.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (including sick leave)

Potential travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Clinically focused veterinary students encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on experience in collecting patient histories and exams.
• Experience with treatment plans and surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Improve communication skills with staff and clients.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary 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. Although each NVA hospital is unique, all share common features: a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians at Nebraska Animal Medical Center to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to improve their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships last from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. In some cases, housing may be available.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view 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 support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animals, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence enables us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits can be provided during the hiring process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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 or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.