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

Animal Clinic of La Porte; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Clinic of La Porte offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Students will work under supervision to enhance their clinical skills, participate in diagnostics, and learn the day-to-day operations of a veterinary practice. This unique opportunity prepares students for real-world veterinary challenges, all while receiving a stipend to help with living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in veterinary school.
• Willingness to learn and gain hands-on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in creating treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Participate in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

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 gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, they share some common features: a supportive environment, commitment to excellent medicine, and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in:

1. Gathering patient histories
2. Performing physical exams
3. Creating treatment plans
4. Diagnostics
5. Dental services
6. Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
7. Medical management of patients

In addition to clinical skills, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships last 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 are 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 of animals and their owners. NVA comprises approximately 1,400 locations, including general practice veterinary hospitals, equine hospitals, and pet resorts. Ethos Veterinary Health, with 145 specialty and emergency hospitals, also part of NVA, emphasizes compassion and innovation. Together, they are committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits 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.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

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