Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Young Harris (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers a unique externship for veterinary students at its hospitals in Georgia. This hands-on opportunity allows students to work closely with experienced veterinarians, engage in patient care, assist in surgeries, and improve communication skills in a supportive environment. Qualified students may receive stipends for travel or living expenses. This is an excellent chance to gain invaluable experience and insights into the veterinary profession.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary student seeking hands-on clinical experience.
• Must be in the clinical phase of education.
• Open to students of any class year.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in treatment plans, diagnostics, and surgery.
• Enhance communication with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

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, they 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 services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities 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 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 on the stipend program.

About National Veterinary Associates: NVA is a leading global pet care organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way, connecting them through a network of over 1,000 hospitals to foster professional growth and shared passion. Our innovations aim to simplify work and expand care. We support your career development through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more. Specific benefits vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave per state law.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We adhere to applicable fair chance hiring laws.