Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 16,518; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship experience for veterinary students, allowing them to gain hands-on clinical experience and work closely with supervising veterinarians. The externships, lasting between two to eight weeks, provide opportunities to perform physical exams, create treatment plans, and assist in surgical procedures. NVA is dedicated to improving the lives of pets and provides a supportive environment for professional growth. A stipend of $1,000 is available for travel and living expenses during the externship.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Students can gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and create treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital gives students the unique opportunity to understand day-to-day operations and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Every NVA hospital shares a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe or assist in surgical procedures, and manage patient medical care. They also practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship lengths range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Community Pet Hospital are designed for clinical‑year students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Community Pet Hospital is $1,000. For more information, please refer to the stipend program documentation.

National Veterinary Associates is a global pet care organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their caregivers. Our network of 1,000 hospitals supports professional growth through mentorship, training, and career opportunities.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, benefits include paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with applicable regulations.