Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join National Veterinary Associates as an extern and gain invaluable hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. This opportunity allows veterinary students to work closely with Associate Veterinarians, enhancing their skills in patient care, diagnostics, and communication while contributing to excellent animal care. The externship duration varies from two to eight weeks, and students may be eligible for stipends to assist with living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Mentorship and professional growth support

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase.
• Hands-on experience with clinicians.
• Willingness to learn about veterinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in diagnostics.
• Support surgical procedures and manage patient care.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Veterinary clinical skills

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience.

While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 managing patient care. Externs will also 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.

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.

About NVA: 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 people by empowering our care teams with resources, technology, and a community of passionate professionals. We support 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 vary by location. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state-specific leave laws.

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 and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.