Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship designed for veterinary students. With opportunities for hands-on experience from wellness exams to surgery, externs will collaborate closely with experienced veterinarians, gaining essential skills to enhance their clinical capabilities. The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, with potential stipends available to support travel and living expenses. Students are encouraged to apply regardless of class year to further their veterinary education.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Travel/living expense stipend for externs

Qualifications

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and conducting diagnostics.
• Observing and assisting in surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian and support staff.
• Practice communication skills with clients and healthcare team.
• Shadow various departments within the practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical portion

Job description

We are a small practice with a close-knit team. Externs would get a lot of one-on-one time with our Medical Director Dr. Dyer in wellness and sick exams, surgery, and dentistry. If interested, the extern is welcome to shadow any department of the hospital, including management. This externship has the potential to be very hands-on, especially for 4th year.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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 at Countryside Veterinary Clinic 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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. We will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.