Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Town of Portage (NY); On-site; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and living-expense stipend

Housing options available

Comprehensive benefits program

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship at Lakeview Animal Hospital in Portage, Michigan, ideal for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This opportunity provides hands-on clinical experience, where students will gather patient histories, perform exams, create treatment plans, and participate in surgeries. A stipend for travel and living expenses is available, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k matching program. Eligible externs may also have housing options.

Qualifications

• 3rd and 4th year veterinary students are eligible for externship.
• Strong communication skills are essential for interaction with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe and assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage patients medically.
• Practice communication with medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Vet student

Education

3rd/4th year veterinary student

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital gives students unique opportunities to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience.

Every NVA hospital shares a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a dedication to exceptional service for animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe and assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage patients medically
• Practice communication skills with medical team, support staff, and clients

Duration & Eligibility

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Lakeview Animal Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Location & Staff

Lakeview Animal Hospital is located in Portage, Michigan. The staff includes five veterinarians, three of whom are internship trained, and a team of technicians, technician students, receptionists, and assistants.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living‑expense stipend. Qualified externs may also have housing available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time). For Colorado‑based positions, benefits include paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave per state requirements.

EEO Statement

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable regulations, we will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the regulations.