Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship experience for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students at their St. Simons Island hospital. Students will work closely with veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience, enhancing their skills in patient management, diagnostics, and communication. This externship is a valuable step in professional development, providing opportunities in a supportive environment committed to excellent animal care.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates are 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.
• Skills in clinical tasks and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and assisting in surgical procedures.
• Enhancing communication with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Client communication

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Surgical assistance

Education

3rd and 4th-year veterinary students

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students with 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 medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. These externships are designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

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

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animals, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence enables us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed 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 (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits can be provided during the application process. 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 regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We adhere to local hiring ordinances, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.

Location: St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States