Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates invites veterinary students to apply for externships at their hospitals, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs will work under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians, participating in patient care, treatment planning, and surgeries while enhancing their communication skills. The externship duration is flexible, allowing for a commitment of 2 to 8 weeks, with stipends available for eligible students.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical education encouraged to apply.
• Experience in patient histories and physical exams preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist with surgical procedures and manage medical cases.
• Develop communication skills with staff and clients.

Skills

Communication

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital is unique, but 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 services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Externs will also have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion 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 (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 people by empowering our care teams with resources, technology, and a community of passionate professionals. We support professional growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits 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.

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, in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances.