Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students, providing hands-on experience in veterinary medicine. Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians to learn critical skills in patient care and may qualify for a stipend to help with travel and living costs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience during externship.
• Possible stipend for travel/living expenses.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Perform physical exams and treatment planning.
• Assist in surgical procedures and medical management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient History Gathering

Physical Exam

Treatment Planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical Assistance

Medical Management

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the 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 medical management. Externs will also have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

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

About NVA: 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 connects passionate professionals to foster learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to streamline work and expand care. NVA supports professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave per state law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 regulations and consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.