Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

An externship at National Veterinary Associates offers veterinary students hands-on clinical experience while working with Associate Veterinarians. The program is designed to foster professional growth and improve patient care skills in a supportive environment. Opportunities for mentorship and travel stipends are also available.

Benefits

Travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical education encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience with supervising Veterinarians.
• Opportunities to improve communication with medical staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage medical cases and support client communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Patient management

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its own characteristics, 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 at Strawbridge Animal Care to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice 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. 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 HERE for more details on the stipend program.

*An additional $500 travel stipend is offered for externships at this hospital, over the listed amount.

National Veterinary Associates (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. We support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for pet care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to your professional development, 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). Specific compensation and benefits details 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 under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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 also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.