Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. This program includes working with experienced veterinarians on patient care and clinical tasks for 2 to 8 weeks, along with a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Skills in clinical patient care and effective communication with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians gathering patient histories.
• Perform physical exams, create treatment plans, and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

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 gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they 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 patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Thiensville-Mequon Small Animal Clinic last 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 portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who care for them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to support their practice and connect them within a network of 1,000 hospitals sharing passion and knowledge. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and enhances care. NVA is dedicated to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws by providing paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.