Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship opportunity at Paris Hill Cat Hospital in Texas, where veterinary students will gain hands-on clinical experience. Students will closely collaborate with a supervising veterinarian on various tasks, including patient examinations, diagnosing treatments, and assisting in surgeries.

This externship lasts between two to eight weeks, and eligible students may receive a stipend of $1,500 to cover travel and living expenses. NVA promotes a supportive environment committed to excellent veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to work closely with a supervising veterinarian.
• Strong communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian at Paris Hill Cat Hospital to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration & Stipend

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500 for Paris Hill Cat Hospital.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.