Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; West Carrollton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain practical clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will work alongside Associate Veterinarians, learning vital skills such as patient interaction, diagnostics, and surgical assistance while also receiving potential stipends for living expenses.

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply for externship (2 to 8 weeks).
• Gain hands-on clinical experience with supervising veterinarians.
• Develop communication skills with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in diagnostics and surgical procedures.
• Manage medical cases under supervision.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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. 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 in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and details on 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 at NVA is to improve the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams by providing resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal 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, 401k with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific details about compensation and benefits can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA complies with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.