Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 3,300 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off, including sick time

401k with employer match

Job summary

A leading veterinary care organization is offering an externship for veterinary students at their Parkersburg hospital, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs will follow doctors in appointments, assist in surgeries, and actively participate in client communication. This program is designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students, with opportunities for a travel/living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Eligibility for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Follow doctors in appointments and perform physical exams.
• Assist in surgery and perform minor procedures as able.
• Create diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Assist in surgery and, as able, perform minor procedures solo (e.g., spays/neuters).

Education

3rd or 4th year veterinary student

Job description

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.

Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital is a busy 5 doctor's practice in western West Virginia. We believe in a team approach and frequently bounce cases off each other, allowing for open discussions that externs can participate in. During an externship here, based on your level of education, you can expect to follow doctors in appointments and perform physical exams, help create diagnostic and treatment plans, and follow through with client communication and treatments. You will also have the opportunity to assist in surgery and, as able, perform minor procedures solo including spays and neuters. Our goal is to offer you the most real‑world experience we can with the guidance of our experienced veterinary staff. We want to enhance your education with as much hands‑on experience as we can.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.

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.