Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Sumner (IA); On-site; USD 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Sumner, Iowa, offers an externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience and understand day-to-day operations in a supportive environment. Students will work alongside supervising veterinarians in tasks such as gathering patient histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgeries. Eligible students receive a stipend of $1,500 for travel/living expenses. The program fosters communication skills with the medical team and clients, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education eligible for externship.
• Ability to work closely with supervisory veterinarians.
• Strong communication skills with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience in practice operations.

Job description

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 Associate Veterinarians 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 at Sumner Veterinary Hospital 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. The stipend amount for Sumner Veterinary Hospital is $1,500.

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.