Veterinary Technician Extern - General Practice

NVA; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 5,600 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend program

Job summary

Flying Cloud Animal Hospital offers a veterinary technician externship designed for 3rd and 4th year students to observe day-to-day practice and gain hands-on experience. Externs will work with veterinarians and credentialed technicians to build clinical skills and professional communication within a supportive team.

Stipend opportunities are available for travel and living expenses, with the program listing a $500 stipend for Flying Cloud Animal Hospital.

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician students externing in a hospital setting.
• 2–8 week externships designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient restraint and histories.
• Support physical exams and laboratory procedures.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and anesthesia monitoring.
• Dentistry procedures and observation/assistance with surgical cases.
• Gain experience in patient care, treatment administration and hospital workflow.

Education

Veterinary technician student

Job description

A veterinary technician externship at an NVA hospital offers veterinary technician students a unique opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations of a veterinary practice while gaining valuable hands‑on technical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all share a commitment to a supportive environment, high-quality medicine, and exceptional service for animals and the people who love them.

Flying Cloud Animal Hospital underwent a major renovation and relocation in 2024, enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional patient care and client service. Our facility features two dedicated double surgery suites, including a dental procedure suite and a soft tissue surgery suite. Externs will have the opportunity to learn alongside a collaborative team of six veterinarians who are committed to mentorship, high-quality patient care, and a client‑centric approach to patient care.

Vet tech externs will work closely with veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians to develop and refine their technical skills. Responsibilities may include assisting with patient restraint, collecting patient histories, supporting physical exams, performing laboratory procedures, assisting with diagnostic imaging, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry procedures, and observing or assisting with surgical cases. Externs will also gain experience in patient care, treatment administration, and hospital workflow.

In addition to building clinical and technical skills, veterinary technician externs will have the opportunity to strengthen their communication skills while working with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Flying Cloud Animal Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

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. The stipend amount forFlying Cloud Animal Hospital is $500.

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.

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.