Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship for veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians, developing critical skills in patient care, communication, and diagnostics while gaining exposure to daily operations in a veterinary setting. The externship includes financial support for travel and living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Students will gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Externs will enhance communication with the medical team and clients.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostics, surgery, and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Assist with surgical procedures and medical management of patients.
• Create treatment plans and perform physical exams.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary students in clinical portion of education

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. While each NVA hospital is unique, they all 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 with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have the opportunity to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view the list of stipend amounts and 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. We provide resources to practice medicine their way, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals sharing a passion for learning and growth, and deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA supports professional growth 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 (including sick leave). Specific compensation and benefits details will be provided during the application process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws regarding paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.