Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship opportunity for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Externs will work closely with veterinarians, enhancing their skills in patient management and communication, while earning a stipend to assist with living expenses.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education.
• Experience in communication with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and assisting in surgical procedures.
• Managing patient care in collaboration with veterinarians.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Patient Care

Education

3rd or 4th-year veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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 enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. At Huron Animal Hospital, externships are designed for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

About National Veterinary Associates (NVA): 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, providing resources for practicing medicine their way, and connecting a network of over 1,000 hospitals where professionals can learn and grow together. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology and expand care options. We are 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 matching, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits details can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

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 comply with local hiring ordinances and laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, and will consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.