Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Peotone (IL); On-site; USD 11,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading pet care organization is offering an externship at Peotone Animal Hospital for veterinary students. This role provides hands-on clinical experience alongside Associate Veterinarians, covering various responsibilities from physical exams to surgical assistance. Eligible students may receive a stipend of $1,000 to support travel and living expenses during the externship. Apply now to gain invaluable experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to work closely with Associate Veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Understand day-to-day operations of the practice.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.

Job description

An externship experience at Peotone Animal 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 Associate Veterinarians 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 Peotone Animal Hospital 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. The stipend amount for Peotone Animal Hospital is $1,000.

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.

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.

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.