Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 5,580 - 11,160; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital in Lawrence, KS offers a comprehensive externship experience for veterinary students within a collaborative five-doctor / three-RVT team. Externs will observe wellness visits, diagnostic workups for sick pets, and routine surgical and dentistry cases while gaining hands-on client communication experience.

Externs may participate in emergency surgeries and attend weekly rounds to discuss challenging cases with the veterinary team.

Qualifications

• Open to all veterinary students, regardless of class year.
• Eligible for travel/living expense stipend if in clinical portion.

Responsibilities

• Observe wellness appointments, diagnostic workups for sick pets, routine surgical and dentistry cases.
• Spend time in exam rooms with clients to practice communication skills and attend weekly rounds discussing challenging cases.

Job description

Externship Overview

Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital is a 50‑year‑old, AAHA‑accredited practice in Lawrence, KS that offers a comprehensive intern‑level externship experience with a 5‑doctor / 3‑RVT team.

Externship Experience

Externs will observe wellness appointments, diagnostic work‑ups for sick pets, routine surgical and dentistry cases, and available emergency surgeries. Students will spend time in exam rooms with clients to practice communication skills and attend weekly rounds with the veterinary team to discuss challenging cases.

Eligibility

All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in the National Veterinary Associates externship program. Students in the clinical portion of their coursework may receive a travel and living expense stipend.

Stipend

Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amounts are published by NVA and details are available upon request.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

National Veterinary Associates 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. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.