Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Sandwich (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a hands-on externship designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students at their Sandwich location. Externs will work alongside experienced veterinarians, gaining practical skills in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical assistance, within a supportive and professional environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to work closely with supervising veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and managing patient care.
• Observing or assisting in surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Clinical diagnostics

Education

3rd and 4th-year veterinary students

Job description

An externship at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand daily practice operations and gain hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 the opportunity to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. At Sandwich Veterinary Hospital, externships are designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE for stipend details and HERE for program information.

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 provide resources to practice medicine in their own way, connect professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to simplify and expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

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

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also comply with local hiring ordinances regarding applicants with arrest or conviction records.