Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities for veterinary students at Angel Parkway Pet Hospital in Texas, providing hands-on clinical experience and mentorship. Students will learn essential skills in a supportive environment while receiving a travel stipend to offset living expenses.

Benefits

Travel stipend available

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students are encouraged to participate in externships.
• Hands-on clinical experience and communication skills development are key elements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with veterinarians to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with surgical procedures.

Education

Currently enrolled veterinary students

Job description

Angel Parkway Pet Hospital offers up to a $1500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships.

An externship at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand daily practice operations and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its own characteristics, all share a supportive environment committed 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 with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop 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 are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

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 owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to foster 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 a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits details are available upon inquiry. In Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state law.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.