Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

An externship at National Veterinary Associates offers veterinary students a unique chance to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Participants will work alongside experienced veterinarians to improve their skills in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment planning, fostering professional development within a national network of animal care hospitals.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Open to all veterinary students in clinical phase.
• Emphasis on gaining hands-on clinical experience.
• Opportunities available regardless of class year.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing exams.
• Involve in surgical procedures and communicate with staff.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Communication skills

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 has its unique aspects, 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 medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration at Kruger Animal Hospital typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of their 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 is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who love them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to support their growth and connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, fostering a community of passionate professionals. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits and compensation details will be provided during the application process. For Colorado-based positions, NVA complies with state laws by providing paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.