Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary externship program with Lakeside Animal Hospital to gain hands-on clinical experience as a veterinary student. You'll work closely with experienced veterinarians, learning essential skills in a supportive environment. This externship lasts between two to eight weeks and includes a travel stipend to assist with living expenses. Develop your veterinary practice skills while contributing to the care of animals and their owners.

Benefits

Travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students from any class year are encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of veterinarians.
• Ability to gather histories and perform physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures and medical management of patients.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.
• Perform diagnostics and create treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient management

Clinical examinations

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Lakeside Animal Hospital offers up to a $2,000 travel stipend for all clinical year externs!

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, common features include a supportive environment, a commitment 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 with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration at Lakeside Animal Hospital typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view 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 care for them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams by providing resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share their passion, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence enables us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and broadens care. NVA supports professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits may vary by location, and additional information can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave, in accordance with state law. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers 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 comply with local hiring regulations and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable laws.