Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship experience for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Engage with veterinary professionals in providing exceptional services to animals and their owners, and develop your skills in diagnostic and surgical care. Opportunities for stipend support available depending on the position.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Students must be in the clinical portion of their veterinary education.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostics and surgical procedures.
• Ability to work with supervising Associate Veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Work with veterinarians to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in creating treatment plans and conducting surgeries.
• Manage patient care and enhance communication with the medical team.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care management

Clinical examination

Education

Veterinary clinical education

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. While 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, assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance 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. Externships at Brightwood Animal Hospital are designed for clinical-year 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 stipend program details.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of 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 support their growth and connect them to a network of 1,000 hospitals where they 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 development, 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 details about compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. For Colorado-based positions, NVA complies with state laws regarding 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 adhere to local fair chance hiring ordinances, considering applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.