Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a collaborative team at a leading veterinary clinic for an externship where you will gain hands-on clinical experience. Work closely with DVM mentors, participate in patient management, and enhance your communication skills in a supportive environment surrounded by outdoor activities. Whether you're an early student or about to graduate, all interested veterinary students are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of education.
• Ability to work closely with supervising DVMs.
• Interest in gaining hands-on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and assisting in surgical procedures.
• Enhancing communication with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient management

Clinical skills

Education

DVM student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of a veterinary practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its unique aspects, all share a common environment: supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and dedicated to providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

At Poulsbo Marina Veterinary Clinic, we have a collaborative team of doctors and an experienced DVM mentor. Veterinary students who enjoy outdoor activities are encouraged to apply, as our location is ideal for hiking, kayaking, and exploring.

Students will work closely with supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, 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. All DVM 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 stipend amounts and HERE for more details on the 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 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 innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, 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 and public health emergency leave in accordance with local laws.

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