Veterinary Extern - General Practice & Emergency

National Veterinary Associates; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An externship at National Veterinary Associates offers veterinary students a valuable chance to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive environment. Students will work with experienced veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience and insights into veterinary practice, with potential stipends for expenses.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical phase encouraged.
• Hands-on experience with supervising veterinarians.
• Stipend available for travel/living expenses.

Responsibilities

• Gaining experience in patient histories and physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assisting in surgical procedures and managing medical cases.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical assistance

Communication skills

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with 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 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, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at All City Pet Care South and ER 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.

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 details on the stipend program.

About National Veterinary Associates:

We are 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 families by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to a community that fosters learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology and expand care. NVA is dedicated to supporting your professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits and compensation details can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees also receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

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 comply with applicable local and state hiring laws, including fair chance ordinances.