Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers a unique externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment while being mentored by experienced Associate Veterinarians, with additional travel stipends provided. This externship will enhance your practical veterinary skills and prepare you for your professional career.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the clinical portion of veterinary education.
• Hands-on experience with clinical patient care is essential.
• Willingness to develop communication skills with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage medical cases under the supervision of veterinarians.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Patient Care

Education

Veterinary Student (3rd and 4th Year)

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, they share common qualities: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a dedication to providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

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

The externship duration typically ranges 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 in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for more details on the stipend program.

*An additional $1,000 travel stipend is offered on top of the amount listed for externships at this hospital.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) 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 support their practice of medicine, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver technology and innovations to expand care. NVA is committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific details about compensation and benefits can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.