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 the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some common elements: a supportive environment, commitment to excellent medicine, and exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

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

Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. They are designed for third and fourth year veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.

Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For stipend amounts and details, please refer to the stipend program information.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, eligible employees receive 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.