Veterinary Extern: General Practice (Hands-On & Stipend)

All Creatures Animal Clinic (Lakeland, FL); Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading animal care organization in Florida is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. You will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians, performing tasks like gathering patient histories, conducting physical exams, and assisting with surgical procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve your clinical and communication skills in a supportive environment. The externship typically lasts between two to eight weeks and offers a travel/living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Students in the clinical portion of their veterinary education.
• Willingness to learn and engage with patients and staff.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Practice clinical skills with the medical and support team.
• Gain experience through hands-on involvement.

Skills

Gather patient histories

Perform physical exams

Contribute to creation of treatment plans

Assist with diagnostics and dentistry services

Perform surgical procedures

Provide medical management of patients

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, creation of 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 at All Creatures Animal Clinic 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 list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

Hospital Overview

• Staffing
• 7 DVMs
• 25 veterinary technicians on site
• Equipment & Technology
• Digital radiographs
• Clinic Culture
• Strong, family-oriented culture for both clients and staff
• Focus on teamwork and excellent client care
• Established in the area for 38 years
• Recognized by the community as “Best of the Best” for multiple years
• Additional Highlights
• AAHA-accredited
• Daily surgeries and dental procedures at higher volume
• Offers urgent care visits and same-day sick appointments

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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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.