Veterinary extern - General Practice & Urgent Care

Hidden Valley Animal Hospital - Missouri; Arkansas; On-site; USD 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students at Hidden Valley Animal Hospital in Independence, Missouri. Students will collaborate with a supervising Associate Veterinarian to enhance their clinical and communication skills while providing care to patients.

The externship lasts from two to eight weeks, allowing students to experience the workings of a busy animal practice, assisting in diagnostics, treatment plans, and surgeries. Students may also be eligible for a travel or living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the final clinical year.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Skills in diagnostics and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience alongside the veterinary team.
• Assist with surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop communication skills with clients and staff.

Job description

Hidden Valley Animal Hospital is a four-doctor practice serving the Independence, Missouri area. We are a general practice hospital that also offers Urgent Care appointments and maintains strong partnerships with local organizations, including Blue Springs Animal Control .

Students will work closely with our supervising Associate Veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, developing treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing and assisting with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to strengthening their clinical skills, student externs will also have the opportunity to develop their communication skills while working alongside our medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Hidden Valley Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships are reserved for students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education may also be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for additional details regarding 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.