Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Mapleton (IA); On-site; USD 25,389 - 30,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks veterinary students for externships in Mapleton, Iowa. Students will gain hands-on experience in patient care, from gathering histories and performing exams to surgical procedures. A $2,500 stipend is provided for living expenses. NVA also offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off for eligible employees. Students are encouraged to develop clinical and communication skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Work with Associate Veterinarians on patient histories, exams, treatment plans, and diagnostics.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures and manage medical care.

Job description

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.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for All Pets Medicine, Surgery, and Rehabilitation Clinic is $2,500.

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.

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.