Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 9,100 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care organization in Nashville offers an externship program for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This role provides the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience, working closely with supervising veterinarians in various tasks including patient exams and surgical assistance. The program also includes a travel/living expense stipend for eligible students. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a commitment to animal care.

Qualifications

• Student externs must gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Ability to create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.
• Requirements include effective communication with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Assist in performing surgical procedures.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience at the hospital.
• Assist in medical management and care of patients.
• Develop communication skills with medical team, staff, and clients.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Communication with team and clients

Education

Veterinary student in the clinical portion of their education

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

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 at Hillsboro Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships are available for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

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.