Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship for veterinary students, providing opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Students will work closely with veterinarians, enhancing their clinical and communication skills while participating in daily operations and patient care.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Qualifications

• Students will work closely with veterinarians to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Externs will assist in surgical procedures and manage medical cases.

Responsibilities

• Gaining hands-on clinical experience in a veterinary setting.
• Enhancing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Attention to Detail

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, common features include a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships at Foothills Veterinary Hospital South last 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 the stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates 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. We provide resources to practice medicine their way, connect a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning, and deliver technology and innovations to expand care. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

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 more information can be provided during the hiring process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state-specific leave laws.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of 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 laws.