Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join NVA for an externship that provides veterinary students with invaluable hands-on clinical experience. Work closely with veterinarians at the Animal Medical Care Center to master various veterinary skills. Gain insights into daily operations while enjoying a supportive learning environment and receive a travel stipend for your commitment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Travel/living expense stipend for externs

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in a clinical phase of education encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of animal care and medical procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all 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 at Animal Medical Care Center to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Externs will also have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration typically ranges 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 the stipend amounts and HERE for more details on the program.

*An additional $500 travel stipend is offered on top of the listed stipend for externships at this hospital.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of 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 animals, fostering learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers 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 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 adhere to local hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.