Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers an externship opportunity for veterinary students at their NVA hospitals. This unique experience provides students with hands-on clinical practice, including gathering patient histories, assisting in surgeries, and enhancing communication skills with the medical team and clients. With a supportive environment and a commitment to excellent medicine, externs will learn valuable skills and gain insights into animal care while participating in community outreach efforts.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Hands-on experience in various veterinary procedures.
• Willingness to learn about animal healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Participate in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Patient management

Clinical assessments

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at a NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day 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 focus on providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The organization is actively involved in community outreach and education. The externship may include experiences such as reproduction (35%), TCI, cryogenics, progesterone timing in-house, artificial inseminations, and C-sections.

Most externship durations at Woodlake Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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 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 their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to foster learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits for your location will be discussed during the hiring process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave per 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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring ordinances and consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.