Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering externship opportunities for DVM students at their hospitals across the U.S. Participants will gain vital hands-on clinical experience, working alongside experienced veterinarians while focusing on skills such as patient care, diagnostics, and communication. This is a unique chance to be part of a dedicated pet care organization committed to empowering veterinary professionals.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package inclusion

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• DVM students eligible for externship.
• Hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment.
• Clinical phase students encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising DVMs.
• Gaining hands-on experience in various clinical tasks.
• Enhancing communication with staff and clients.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Communication skills

Education

DVM student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides 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, they all share common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All DVM students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

DVM students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Please click here to view the stipend amounts and details about the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates 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 allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies workflows and broadens care. We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits will 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 under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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 consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.