Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a hands-on externship for veterinary students to gain clinical experience in a supportive environment. Externs will closely work with experienced veterinarians, performing tasks such as patient assessments and treatment planning, while developing essential communication skills.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Experience in treatment plans and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Assist in surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital is unique, but all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Our hospital has a close-knit family atmosphere. Led by an experienced managing DVM, we are open to almost any case within our capabilities. If we can help the pet, we will bring them in! We invite you to extern with us.

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 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. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way, connecting over 1,000 hospitals in a community of passionate professionals to foster learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA supports your 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 may vary by location, and additional information can be provided during the hiring process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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 also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.