Veterinary Extern: General Practice + Mentorship & Stipend

Animal Hospital Of Waco Inc; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 500 - 2,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Opportunities for mentorship

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering externship opportunities in Waco, Texas, for veterinary students. This role provides hands-on clinical experience, focusing on patient care and collaboration with experienced veterinarians. The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and includes a travel stipend. Students will acquire valuable skills in various aspects of veterinary practice while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are encouraged to participate.
• Hands-on clinical experience is provided.
• Support from Associate Veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and monitor patient management.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.

Job description

The Animal Hospital of Wacooffers up to a $1,000 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships.

The Animal Hospital of Waco is a three-doctor small animal practice that has proudly served the pets of Waco for over 60 years. Our clinic provides the ability to work with a diverse range of cases, including wellness visits, sick pets, and surgical procedures. We pride ourselves on being a supportive team that values collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing growth and development. Additionally, we are conveniently located just half a block from Magnolia Table!

We are a 4,000 square foot facility with 6 exam rooms. We are equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, therapy laser, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), warming unit, in-house laboratory, Idexx referral lab, surgery suite with 2 heated surgical tables, anesthetic monitors, IV pumps, and a dental unit with drill.

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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. AllVeterinarystudents (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinarystudents 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.

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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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.