Veterinary Extern: General Practice & Hands-On Training

Pet Street Veterinary Care Center; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in Florida is offering an externship opportunity for veterinary students. The externship provides hands-on clinical experience with responsibilities that include working with supervising veterinarians, performing patient exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. Students will enhance their communication skills and gain valuable insights into daily operations, while also receiving a stipend for eligible participants. This is a great chance to grow within a compassionate team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student currently in the clinical portion of education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Experience with surgical procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Participate in treatment planning and diagnostics.

Skills

Patient histories gathering

Physical exams

Communication with medical team

Surgical procedure assistance

Education

Veterinary education

Job description

Our growing GP practice proudly provides gold standard care for both traditional companion animals and exotics, supported by the expertise of our new medical director. We are a close knit, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through teamwork, positivity, and clear, compassionate communication. We strive to ensure every client and patient has a positive experience—no matter the reason for their visit.

An externship experience at Pet Street Veterinary Care will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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 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.

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.

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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.