Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering externships for veterinary students in their clinical education. The externship provides hands-on experience in a small animal practice, focusing on various veterinary tasks under supervision. Students will gain insights into patient care, diagnostics, and client communication. This opportunity also includes a stipend for travel/living expenses and access to a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a well-rounded experience.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks.
• Stipend programs are available for externs travel/living expenses.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a supervising Veterinarian to gain knowledge and skills.
• Involve in patient histories, physical examinations, treatment plans.
• Engage in diagnostics, surgical and dental procedures, client education.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

Veterinary student (clinical portion)

Job description

We are a four-doctor small animal practice with an amazing group of support staff. Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is dedicated to providing high-quality comprehensive care to our patients and their families. We have been serving the families of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the surrounding area since 2005. The patients we see are primarily dogs and cats, and their families love that we have separate entrances and lobbies for them at our facility. Our full in‑house laboratory includes CBC and full chemistry machines along with the Sedivue Urinalysis machine. We offer laser surgery, ultrasound, and digital radiographs along with digital dental imaging.

During the externship experience, you will work closely with your supervising Veterinarian to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of patient histories, physical examinations, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, surgical and dental procedures, medical management of patients, as well as customer service, client education, and communication.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.Heather Ridge Pet Hospital offers externships to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for 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.