Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a valuable externship for 4th-year veterinary students at their Madison location. Gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment while working closely with experienced veterinarians. This externship includes the opportunity to develop professional skills and gain insights into veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be a 4th-year veterinary student.
• Clinical portion of education is required.
• Experience in a veterinary setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in creating treatment plans and observing surgeries.
• Practice communication with staff and clients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

4th-year 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. Each NVA hospital is unique, but 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 services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice 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. At Lakeview Veterinary Clinic, externships are designed for 4th-year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who love them.

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 fosters a community of passionate professionals who learn and grow together. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports 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 (including sick leave). Specific benefits details are provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, providing paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also adhere to local hiring ordinances such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.