Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externships for final-year veterinary students at their Sioux Falls clinic. Students will collaborate with veterinarians to enhance their skills in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical techniques while receiving mentorship and professional support.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Eligible veterinary students in their final clinical year.
• Experience with treatment plans and medical management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian on patient care.
• Gain experience in diagnostics and surgical procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Veterinary student in final clinical year

Job description

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

During the externship, you will work closely with your supervising veterinarian to gain experience in patient histories, physical exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, surgical and dental procedures, medical management, customer service, client education, and communication.

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. Heather Ridge Pet Hospital offers externships to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Eligible veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may receive a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for program details.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and their people.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for learning and growth. We deliver technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits will be discussed during the application process. For Colorado-based positions, paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave are provided 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 disabled status, or genetic information. We also comply with local hiring regulations regarding applicants with arrest or conviction records.