Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join National Veterinary Associates for an enriching externship opportunity that provides hands-on experience in veterinary clinical operations. You'll work alongside skilled Associate Veterinarians, gaining insights into patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures while enhancing your communication skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled veterinary student in clinical phase.
• Willingness to learn and assist veterinarians.
• Strong communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assist with surgical procedures and manage medical cases.
• Enhance communication skills with medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Patient history gathering

Physical examination

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students 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 qualities: 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 managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship durations at Midland Animal Clinic range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of their class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education 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 (NVA) 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 support their growth and connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals where they can learn and grow together. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology and expand care. NVA is 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 benefits and compensation details can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws regarding paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

NVA is 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 also consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.