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 gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. NVA hospitals share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and provide exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to:

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans and diagnostic evaluations
• Assist in dentistry services and surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients

All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off (including sick time), paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado regulations for eligible employees. Compensation and benefits specifics are provided during the recruitment process.

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 applicable state and local hiring regulations, the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements.