Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students at the Spanaway Veterinary Clinic. This program provides hands-on clinical experience, mentorship from qualified veterinarians, and a chance to enhance communication skills in a supportive environment focused on delivering exceptional care for animals. Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, catering to students' schedules and academic needs.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical experience with patient care.
• Opportunity to create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist with surgical procedures and medical management.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical experience

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

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, 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 Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting with 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 at Spanaway Veterinary Clinic typically 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 in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for more details.

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

Our mission at NVA 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 animal care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits and compensation details are available during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state regulations by offering paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave under the 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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.