Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers an externship for veterinary students at NVA hospitals. This opportunity enables students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment while working alongside experienced veterinarians, enhancing both clinical and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel/living expense stipend

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience working closely with veterinarians during the externship.
• Skills in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Creating treatment plans and medical management of patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary clinical-year student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students 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 services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Angeles Clinic for Animals are designed specifically for clinical-year students.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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 practice medicine in their own way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering a community of learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and broadens care. NVA is committed to supporting your professional development through opportunities such as mentorship and ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits are available during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave, as well as public health emergency leave, in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.