Veterinary Extern - General Practice & Emergency

Overview

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, the environment is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Duration

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Eligibility & Stipend

All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in the externship. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Waterville Veterinary Clinic is $1,000.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.