Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship for veterinary students at their hospitals, providing hands-on clinical experiences and mentorship. Designed for 3rd and 4th year students, this opportunity allows externs to gain valuable skills in a supportive environment while working closely with experienced veterinarians.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with surgical procedures.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary student (3rd or 4th year)

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital is unique, but all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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. Additionally, externs will 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 Prairie Animal Hospital, externships are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

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

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers 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 are available during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave per state regulations.

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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with applicable local hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.