Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Roswell (GA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Housing at no expense to the student

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is hosting externships at the College Garden Animal Hospital in Roswell, Georgia. Veterinary students will work alongside experienced veterinarians to develop their clinical and communication skills through practical patient care experiences. The externship can last from two to eight weeks and includes a stipend for travel/living expenses, as well as free housing. NVA provides a comprehensive benefits program and promotes an inclusive environment for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to participate, especially those in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervising veterinarians to gain patient care experience.
• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and support surgical procedures.

Job description

About the Hospital

College Garden Animal Hospital is a well‑established full‑services small animal hospital that has an exceptional team that likes to have fun. We pride ourselves on making lasting connections with our patients and their families. We strive to deliver the best patient care by providing the highest standard of medicine. While with our team, you'll feel the support throughout our hospital not only from our team but from our clients.

Responsibilities

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.

Eligibility & Stipend

Most externship experiences at College Garden Animal Hospital 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. College Garden also offers housing at no expense to the student in addition to the expense stipend.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.