Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers a hands-on externship experience for veterinary students at The Animal Center of Zachary. This opportunity allows externs to work alongside veterinarians, gaining vital clinical skills, and potentially receiving a travel/living expense stipend to support their learning experience.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to learn and communicate effectively with the team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Perform physical exams and gather patient histories.
• Assisting with surgical procedures and managing patient care.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 with surgical procedures, and managing patient medical care. Additionally, externs will have the chance 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 at The Animal Center of Zachary.

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 the people who love them. We support our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way and connect them through a network of over 1,000 hospitals. This network fosters professional growth, collaboration, and innovation, enabling us to deliver advanced technology and expand care. NVA is dedicated to supporting your career development 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 benefits and compensation details will 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.

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 comply with applicable local hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.