Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers externship opportunities for veterinary students in Purcellville, Virginia. The externship provides hands-on clinical experience, including gathering patient histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgeries. Students will enhance their clinical and communication skills in a supportive environment dedicated to animal care. A travel/living stipend may be available, and comprehensive benefits are provided for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Skills in communication with medical teams and clients.
• Communicating with the medical team and clients during externship.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on experience.
• Assist in performing surgical procedures and medical management.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.
• Support medical management and client communications.

Skills

Patient histories

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Surgical assistance

Communication skills

Education

Clinical year student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates are designed for clinical year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For details on the stipend program, please visit our website.

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

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.