Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical and dental

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship experience in Louisiana for veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical skills development under the guidance of Associate Veterinarians. Students will interact with patients and practice essential skills such as performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, and assisting in surgeries. The program duration ranges from two to eight weeks, and participants may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. NVA also offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to participate.
• Clinical skills and communication skills practice.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist in surgical procedures and patient medical management.
• Assist with medical management and communicate with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration and Eligibility

Most externship experiences 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 at Lafayette Veterinary Care Center.

Travel/Living Expense Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.