Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a rewarding externship for veterinary students seeking to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive environment. Externs will work with experienced veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in various animal care tasks over a 2 to 8-week period, with opportunities for stipends. Join a leading global pet care organization dedicated to empowering its care teams.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical phase of education.
• Experience in physical exams and diagnostics required.
• Communication with clients and support staff important.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage patient care and develop team communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students 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 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 in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Externs will also have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital 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 details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of 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 support their practice of medicine, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to enhance care. NVA is committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits may vary by location, and additional details will be provided during the hiring process. In Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as required by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.