Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Externship Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of a veterinary practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Students will work with supervising Associate Veterinarians in a walk‑in clinic that handles a wide variety of cases, including wellness visits, injury and sick visits, spays, neuters, mass removals, soft‑tissue surgeries, and dentistry.

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans and manage diagnostics.
• Assist in or perform dental services.
• Observe, assist, or perform soft‑tissue surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients and practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externships at Lake Meridian Animal Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students currently in the clinical portion of their education.

Durations range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend, with a stipend amount of $1,500 for Lake Meridian Animal Hospital.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with 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.