Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience within their hospitals. Participants will work closely with veterinarians to learn essential clinical skills, enhance patient management abilities, and develop effective communication strategies in a supportive and innovative environment. The externship lasts between two and eight weeks, allowing students to immerse themselves in different operational aspects of veterinary care while contributing to animal well-being.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Vet students in clinical phase encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to develop communication skills with teams.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and assisting in surgeries.
• Managing patient care under supervision.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Patient management

Education

Veterinary students

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 all share 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop 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. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

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 details on the stipend program.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates 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 with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals who can learn and grow together. We leverage technology and innovation to simplify work and expand care. We are 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 benefits may vary by location. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws regarding 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.