Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities for veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will develop practical skills working with experienced veterinarians while receiving mentorship and professional development in animal care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their clinical year.
• Eligible for travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Examinations

Patient Care Management

Education

Veterinary Clinical Year 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Gentle Care Animal Hospital typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. These externships are available for veterinary students in their clinical year.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view the stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

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, fostering a community for learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to streamline 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 and compensation details can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

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 regulations.