Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; San Diego (TX); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates invites DVM students to participate in externships at their hospitals. Students will gain hands-on clinical experience, working closely with supervising DVMs in tasks such as physical examinations and surgical procedures. The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and offers a stipend of $1,500 for living expenses. Additionally, benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401k plan. This externship aims to support future veterinarians with essential clinical skills and professional development.

Qualifications

• DVM students encouraged to participate in externships.
• Clinical skills in patient histories, examinations, treatment plans, and diagnostics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising DVMs for hands-on clinical experience.
• Assist in performing physical examinations and surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Externship Experience

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 DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical examinations, creating 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.

All DVM students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Most externship experiences at Lifetime Animal Care Center range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Lifetime Animal Care Center is $1,500.

Benefits

Benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. 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 Statement

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.