Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as a veterinary extern in Sumner, WA. Gain hands-on clinical experience while working under experienced veterinarians and enhance your veterinary skills in a supportive hospital environment. Opportunities to earn stipends for travel/living expenses are available.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Opportunity to develop communication skills.
• Eligible for a living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage medical cases and support the veterinary team.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

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 has its own characteristics, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships at Sumner Veterinary Hospital last from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

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 more details about the 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. We provide resources to practice medicine in their own way, connect professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to streamline work and expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits may vary by location; please inquire during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave as 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 disability status, or genetic information. We comply with applicable local hiring regulations and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with these laws.