Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

An externship with National Veterinary Associates at their hospitals offers veterinary students hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Interns will gain practical skills in clinical procedures, diagnostics, and communication while contributing to exceptional animal care. This opportunity ranges from two to eight weeks, with eligibility for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick leave

Travel/living expense stipend for externs

Qualifications

• Eligible veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Experience in patient histories and clinical procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Enhance communication with medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

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 is unique, 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships at North Lake Veterinary Clinic last from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

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

National Veterinary Associates 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 with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals fosters a community of passionate professionals who learn and grow together. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific information about compensation and benefits can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing 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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.