Veterinary Extern - General Practice - Free Housing on Site + $3,000 stipend!

National Veterinary Associates; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is providing an externship for veterinary students at their hospitals. This hands-on experience allows students to work closely with Associate Veterinarians through various clinical tasks, fostering professional growth and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education.
• Willingness to engage with patients and staff.
• Basic knowledge of veterinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist with surgical procedures and manage patient care.
• Develop communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day 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 services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at University Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center 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 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 their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine their way, connect professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to expand care. We are committed to supporting your 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 benefits 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 regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with relevant local and state hiring regulations, including fair chance ordinances.