Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

$1,000 travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

A leading veterinary care organization is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students in Pleasant Valley Township, Iowa. Students will work closely with veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of clinical tasks including patient exams and surgical procedures. An additional travel stipend is provided. This externship is designed for 3rd and 4th year students seeking practical exposure in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students should be in the clinical portion of their education.
• willingness to work closely with supervising veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and perform diagnostics and dental services.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures and manage medical care.
• Assist with medical management of patients and communicate with the medical team.
• Develop communication skills with clients and staff.

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 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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Abel Keppy Animal Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For details on the stipend program and amounts, please refer to our website.

An additional $1,000 travel stipend is offered to the amount listed for externships at this hospital.

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 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.