Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates invites veterinary students to join their externship program at St. Francis Veterinary Clinic in Minnesota. This unique opportunity allows students to gain hands-on clinical experience and explore daily operations in a supportive environment. Participants will work alongside experienced veterinarians while enhancing their skills in patient care and communication. Externship durations vary from two to eight weeks, creating a flexible opportunity to fit schedules.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Travel/living expense stipend for eligible students

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Veterinary students enrolled in the clinical phase of their education are eligible.
• Students should demonstrate a willingness to learn and participate in hands-on clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and participate in diagnostics and surgical procedures.
• Assist supervising veterinarians and communicate with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Patient care management

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

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 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 at St. Francis Veterinary Clinic to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice 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. All veterinary students, regardless of 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 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 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 to foster 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits details can be discussed during the hiring process. For Colorado-based positions, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NVA 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 ordinances and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.