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Join a leading veterinary organization as an extern, offering a hands-on experience that enhances your clinical skills in a supportive environment. Work alongside experienced veterinarians while gaining insights into practice operations and exceptional patient care. This opportunity is designed for veterinary students ready to deepen their knowledge and skills through real-world applications.
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 services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have 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. These externships are reserved for students in their clinical year.
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 with 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. NVA's national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and broadens care options. We are committed to supporting your professional development through opportunities such as mentorship and 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 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 be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.