Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as a veterinary extern at National Veterinary Associates. This role offers hands-on clinical experience, working alongside experienced veterinarians to enhance your skills in patient care while contributing to exceptional service in a supportive environment. Opportunities for professional development and mentorship await you during this enriching externship.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a veterinary program.
• Willingness to learn and assist in clinical work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and create treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry services, and surgical procedures.
• Communicate with medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Diagnosis

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing patient medical care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Bradford Park Veterinary Hospital 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 stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

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

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 animal care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and enhances care. NVA supports your professional development through opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. In Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave, in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.