Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of a veterinary practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience.

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

Externship experiences at Hillcrest Animal Hospital typically range from 2 to 8 weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Please refer to the stipend amounts and program details.

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.