Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers veterinary students a valuable externship experience, focusing on hands-on clinical skills in a supportive environment. During this externship, students will gain practical insights into daily operations and direct patient care, enhancing both their medical and communication abilities.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical phase.
• Experience with patient management and clinical operations.
• Willingness to learn and engage with medical and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgeries.
• Practice communication skills with team and clients.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Education

Veterinary 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, all share common qualities: a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to clinical skills, externs will have opportunities to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Atlantic Animal Hospital typically 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 in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and the people who care for them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to a community of learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits may vary by location and can be discussed during the hiring process. In Colorado, NVA offers paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

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 comply with local hiring regulations and consider qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records.