Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical experience at their hospitals. Participants will work alongside Associate Veterinarians, learn essential skills in veterinary practice, and may be eligible for a travel and living expense stipend.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of education.
• All class years encouraged to participate.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in patient histories, physical exams, and treatment plans.
• Observe or assist with surgical procedures.
• Enhance communication skills with medical teams 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 gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although each NVA hospital is unique, all share common qualities: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a dedication to 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 services, observing or assisting with 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 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 and living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates 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 with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits may vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees also 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 be considered 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.