Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers externship opportunities for veterinary students. Participants will gain hands-on clinical experience and develop essential skills alongside experienced veterinarians. The externship includes support with traveling expenses and mentorship opportunities, enhancing both professional training and team integration.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical portion of training.
• Opportunities to develop professional skills and competencies in a veterinary setting.
• Duties include patient care and support during clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and assisting in surgical procedures.
• Observing the medical management of patients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary student in the clinical portion of education

Job description

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in:

1. Gathering patient histories
2. Performing physical exams
3. Creating treatment plans
4. Diagnostics
5. Dentistry services
6. Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
7. Medical management of patients

In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences 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 in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view a list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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 medical practice, connect professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to expand care. NVA is committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave) for eligible employees. Specific benefits details will be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws regarding paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

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 local and state hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.