Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a supportive externship program at Nolensville Veterinary Hospital for veterinary students. Participants will gain hands-on clinical experience working with professional staff, including opportunities in diagnostics, care management, and surgical assistance over a duration of two to eight weeks.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their clinical education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform exams.
• Willingness to learn and assist in various procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical procedures

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, all share a supportive environment committed 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 services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Nolensville Veterinary Hospital typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates 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 those who love them. We empower our care teams by providing resources to practice medicine their way. With a network of 1,000 hospitals, we foster a community of passionate professionals who learn and grow together. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.