Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates externship offers veterinary students a hands-on experience to understand day-to-day operations and clinical care under supervision of Associate Veterinarians. Participants gain experience in histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation.

Externship durations range from two to eight weeks, with eligibility for a travel/living expense stipend. Benefits programs and paid time off are available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assist in or perform diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Provide dentistry services and observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Communicate effectively with medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assist in or perform diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Provide dentistry services and observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

History taking

Physical examination

Diagnostics planning

Dentistry services

Surgical observation

Education

Veterinary student (clinical phase)

Job description

Externship Overview

An externship experience at any National Veterinary Associates hospital provides veterinary students with the opportunity to understand day‑to‑day operations and gain hands‑on clinical experience. Students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to develop skills in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assist in or perform diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Provide dentistry services and observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Eligibility and Stipend

Externship periods typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.

All veterinary students, regardless of class year, who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible to apply and may receive a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

National Veterinary Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, additional paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with state regulations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 applicable local and state 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.