Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 16,740 - 33,480; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship for veterinary students at its hospitals, including Foothills Veterinary Hospital South in Pelzer, South Carolina. This program allows students to gain hands-on clinical experience and understand day-to-day operations in veterinary practice.

Students will work with a supervising veterinarian on various tasks, from physical exams to surgical procedures. The externship also includes a stipend for eligible students, along with a comprehensive benefits program for employees.

Qualifications

• Seeking veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Experience working in a veterinary practice is welcomed.
• Ability to observe and perform medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to learn daily operations.
• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing exams.
• Engage in patient treatment planning and diagnostics.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Patient history gathering

Surgical assistance

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

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.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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.

Most externship experiences at Foothills Veterinary Hospital South 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Stipend amounts and program details are available upon request.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) 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.

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.