Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers veterinary students a unique externship experience at its hospitals, allowing hands-on clinical practice while working alongside supportive professionals. This externship fosters the development of essential veterinary skills and communication abilities in a collaborative environment dedicated to animal care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians for hands-on clinical experience.
• Opportunities to manage patient care and develop communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication with medical team

Patient care management

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Bogey Hills Animal Hospital typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to support their growth and connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, fostering a community of passionate professionals. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is dedicated to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits and compensation details can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave, in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applications from individuals with arrest and conviction records, in compliance with applicable regulations.