Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization seeks veterinary students for an externship at NVA hospitals. This opportunity offers hands-on clinical experience and close mentorship from Associate Veterinarians. Externs will enhance their skills in patient care, diagnostics, and communication while enjoying a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Develop communication skills with medical team and clients.
• Ability to assist in surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Work with Associate Veterinarians to manage patient care.
• Participate in treatment planning and physical exams.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Clinical experience

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 unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. 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 at Kentuckiana Animal Clinic.

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

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) 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 innovation to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your career development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits details will be provided during the hiring process. For Colorado-based positions, NVA complies with state requirements for paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave.

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 disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.