Veterinary Extern - Specialty & Emergency

National Veterinary Associates; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Nashville is seeking enthusiastic veterinary externs eager to gain hands-on experience in a premier specialty and emergency facility. This unique opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in a diverse caseload while working alongside board-certified specialists. You will have the chance to rotate through various services such as emergency, critical care, cardiology, and more, tailoring your experience to your interests. With a commitment to collaboration and support, this facility provides a rich learning environment amidst the vibrant culture of Nashville, where live music and outdoor adventures await. Don't miss your chance to enhance your veterinary skills in this dynamic setting!

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Collaboration with specialists

Exposure to diverse cases

Opportunity for outdoor adventures

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year veterinary students are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in emergency and critical care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily rounds and ICU rounds.
• Shadow veterinarians and assist in basic procedures.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Emergency care

Collaboration

Basic surgical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Veterinary student (3rd or 4th year)

Tools

MRI

CT scanner

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, Tennessee, is the area’s premier specialty and emergency facility, offering seven services with board-certified specialists and 24/7 emergency care. We are excited to welcome third- and fourth-year veterinary student externs into our hospital to experience and learn from a diverse professional group and caseload in a highly collaborative specialty environment.

Program Overview:

Student externs will visit our facility in two- to eight-week blocks, depending on your goals, interests, availability, and school requirements. You may choose to focus on one or two services, or rotate through many for a highly personalized educational experience. The typical schedule includes Monday through Friday day shifts, but you can elect to add evenings, weekends, or overnights if you want more emergency and critical care exposure. Student externs participate in daily rounds and ICU rounds, shadow veterinarians, and may perform basic procedures or participate in surgery as cases allow.

Our facility currently offers the following services:

1. Emergency
2. Critical care
3. Cardiology
4. Surgery
5. Neurology
6. Internal medicine
7. Oncology
8. Anesthesia and pain management

Why choose NVS?

As our area’s premier specialty and emergency hospital, we see a dense, diverse caseload. We are dedicated to our environment of support, collaboration, and teamwork, and are always strengthening our already-strong bonds among our 165 team members. The hospital has advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, with an in-house MRI, CT, laboratory, ultrasound, and endoscopy. We also participate in several active green initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint and attract clients with similar values. We are in the heart of Nashville, the popular “music city,” where you can experience live music and events any night of the week and enjoy other city-life creature comforts. The great Smoky Mountains and tourist-mecca Gatlinburg are only a short drive away for those seeking outdoor adventure and epic entertainment.

Are you ready to experience all that NVS and Nashville have to offer? Apply now!