Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization offers an externship for veterinary students at their hospitals. This valuable experience enables students to gain hands-on clinical skills while working alongside experienced veterinarians, providing an opportunity to learn about operations and patient care within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary externship requires hands-on clinical experience.
• Must be enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of veterinary school.
• Skills in diagnostics and treatment planning are important.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage medical cases.

Skills

Communication

Treatment planning

Diagnostic skills

Education

3rd and 4th-year veterinary students

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a valuable opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital provides a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Externs will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will 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. East Valley Pet Hospital offers externships to 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

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

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and their owners. We aim to improve the lives of pets and people by empowering our care teams with resources, technology, and a community of passionate professionals. We support professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits may vary by location. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing 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 adhere to local fair chance hiring ordinances.