Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a veterinary externship providing students with hands-on clinical experience. Externs will collaborate with veterinarians on patient treatment and participate in surgeries while enhancing their communication skills in a supportive environment. Opportunities for mentorship and a stipend for travel/living expenses are available.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Students will work closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Hands-on clinical experience in diagnostics and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist in surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is distinct, they 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships at May Veterinary Northridge last 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 details on the stipend program.

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 their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to support their growth, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to expand care. We are committed to professional growth, offering mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits details are provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave per state law.

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 disabled status, or genetic information. We comply with all applicable local hiring ordinances and laws.