Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Northpointe Animal Hospital Externship

The Northpointe Animal Hospital in Lynnwood, WA is a well‑established site providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. The facility offers state‑of‑the‑art equipment, including a dental x‑ray machine, laser therapy, ultrasound, and a dental delivery machine, and has recently completed a renovation.

• 4 surgery days per week
• Expanding dentistry services
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment including dental x‑ray machine, laser therapy, ultrasound, and dental delivery machine

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

• 3rd or 4th year veterinary student
• Enrolled in the clinical portion of the veterinary education program
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.

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.