Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students that enables them to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians to perform a variety of tasks and enhance their skills while contributing to the care of animals.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education.
• Strong communication skills are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its unique aspects, 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 managing medical cases. This externship also offers students the chance to enhance their 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 their 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 about the stipend program.

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 passionate professionals to a community for learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and broadens care. NVA is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA offers paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.