Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 2,000 - 2,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $2,500 travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in San Antonio is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs will work closely with veterinarians, learning critical skills such as patient assessment, diagnostics, and surgical assistance. This unique opportunity emphasizes professional growth in a supportive environment focused on exceptional pet care. A travel stipend is included.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Students will gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and creation of treatment plans.
• Ability to practice communication skills with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Perform diagnostics, dentistry services, and assist in surgical procedures.
• Learn about medical management of patients.
• Manage medical care of patients and communicate with the medical team and clients.

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

St. Francis of Assisi Veterinary Medical Center offers up to a $2,500 travel stipend for 2025 clinical year externships.

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians atSt Francis of Assisi Veterinary Medical Center 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.

Most externship experiences 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. View the list of stipend amounts and 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. 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.