Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Gull Lake Animal Hospital; South Carolina; On-site; USD 6,700 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off including sick time

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship at Gull Lake Animal Hospital in South Carolina. This opportunity allows veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of a veterinarian. Externs will be involved in patient histories, physical exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. The externship can last from two to eight weeks, and students may receive a stipend for travel and living expenses. Interested students are encouraged to apply for this invaluable experience in a supportive and exceptional veterinary environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Experience in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Skills in performing surgical procedures and medical management of patients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Observe and assist with surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Patient histories

Physical exams

Treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical procedures

Medical management

Communication with team

Communication with clients

Education

Veterinary students in clinical portion of education

Tools

None

Job description

At Gull Lake Animal Hospital, we are very client-relationship focused. We prefer to develop long-term, strong relationships with our clients. An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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.

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.