Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering externship opportunities for clinical-year veterinary students at their hospitals across the U.S. This hands-on externship provides students with vital experience in patient care and direct mentorship from licensed veterinarians, enhancing their clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for mentorship

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical phase required.
• Ability to gather patient histories.
• Experience in performing physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Assist in creating treatment plans.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Patient Management

Clinical Exams

Surgery Assistance

Diagnostic Skills

Education

Clinical-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. Although each NVA hospital is unique, they share common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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 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. These externships are designed for clinical-year veterinary students.

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 owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine their way and connect a network of 1,000 hospitals where professionals can learn and grow together. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits and compensation details are available during the application process. In Colorado, NVA provides 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 receive consideration without regard to 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.