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. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a dedication to exceptional service for animals and their caretakers.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to:

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans, perform diagnostics, and provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures and manage medical care.
• 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. At Lake Meridian Animal Hospital, externships are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend; the stipend amount for Lake Meridian Animal Hospital is $1,500. HERE to view the list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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