Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; North Branch (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers clinical externships at their North Branch Veterinary Hospital, allowing veterinary students to enhance their education through hands-on experience. Externs will work closely with experienced veterinarians to develop essential skills needed in the veterinary field, with a stipend offered for living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Students must be in the clinical portion of their veterinary education.
• Able to perform basic veterinary tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and provide diagnostics.
• Observe or assist with surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical examinations

Communication skills

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical assistance

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

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 common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a dedication to 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 with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Externs will also have opportunities to develop their 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. At North Branch Veterinary Hospital, externships are designed for clinical-year students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. We offer a $1,000 stipend for clinical-year externships. Click here for details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who care for them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams by providing resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animals, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits and compensation details can be discussed during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees also receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave, in accordance with state laws.

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 comply with applicable local hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.