Veterinary Extern - General Practice - $1,500 Stipend!

National Veterinary Associates; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care offers a unique externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. This role allows students to work closely with experienced veterinarians, enhancing their clinical and communication skills while contributing to the care of animals. The externship spans from two to eight weeks, providing valuable insights into daily operations and the chance to observe and assist in various procedures. With a commitment to compassionate care and innovation, this externship is an excellent stepping stone for aspiring veterinarians looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Travel/Living Expense Stipend

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Students will gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with supervising veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in surgical procedures and create treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Management

Surgical Assistance

Education

Veterinary Medicine Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.