Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students to gain meaningful hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. This externship provides a unique opportunity to work closely with veterinarians, assisting in various medical procedures and developing essential skills required in the veterinary field.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Educational mentorship

Exposure to diverse veterinary practices

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical education phase encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on experience with patient management in a veterinary setting.
• Communication with medical teams and clients is key.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient exams and treatment plans.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Develop practical skills in animal care.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Patient history gathering

Education

Clinical phase veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital is unique but shares a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

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

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are encouraged to participate. Clinical students may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend; details can be viewed here.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams with resources, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and provide technology and innovations to expand care. We support professional growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, paid time off, and for Colorado-based positions, paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave, in accordance with local 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.