Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

An externship at Midwest Animal Hospital provides veterinary students with a unique opportunity to gain clinical experience and understand daily operations. Candidates will work closely with veterinarians, perform medical tasks, and enhance their communication skills while being part of a supportive environment focused on exceptional animal care.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Work with Associate Veterinarians.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at Midwest Animal 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, they 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 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 medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships at Midwest 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 may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and 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. We provide resources to support their growth and enable them to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. 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 compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process. In Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.