Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic, part of National Veterinary Associates, is seeking veterinary students for externship opportunities in Morgantown, West Virginia. Students will collaborate closely with veterinarians to enhance their clinical and communication skills, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment. Opportunities for a travel stipend are also available.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Students must be in their clinical portion of veterinary education.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with staff and clients.
• Willingness to learn and practice clinical skills during externship.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and engage in diagnostics.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures and manage medical cases.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Surgical assistance

Diagnostics

Education

Veterinary medicine student

Job description

Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic offers a friendly environment, excellent learning opportunities, as well as compelling appointment & surgery diversity.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States