Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates invites veterinary students to apply for an externship program that offers hands-on clinical experience at various hospitals. This opportunity allows students to develop essential skills with experienced veterinarians in a supportive environment, focusing on both medical care and professional growth. Externship dates can vary from two to eight weeks, providing flexibility for participants. Stipends may also be available to assist with travel and living expenses during the externship.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and sick leave

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students from any class year are encouraged.
• Experience working with patients, treatment plans, and diagnostics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories and perform exams.
• Assist with creating treatment plans and managing patient care.
• Participate in surgical procedures and develop communication skills.

Skills

Patient care management

Communication skills

Clinical examination

Surgical assistance

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

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 is unique, they share common features: 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 with surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will 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 student and hospital 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/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 is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to support their practice of medicine, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals to share knowledge and grow together, and deliver technology and innovations that streamline work and expand care. NVA is dedicated to your professional growth, 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 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.

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