Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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.

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externships at Sandwich Veterinary Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year students. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500.

Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off. For positions based in Colorado, employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the 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.