Veterinary Extern - General Practice & Equine Medicine

At Governors Avenue Animal Hospital (GP) and Delmarva Equine Clinic, our staff is dedicated to playing a positive role in the legacy of an extern that is interested in general practice or equine medicine.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian and gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patients medically. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostic procedures
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures
• Manage patient medical care

Externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in National Veterinary Associates externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. Detailed stipend amounts and program information are available upon request.

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 other applicable regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records.