Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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 things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians and will engage in gathering patient histories; performing physical exams; creating treatment plans; conducting diagnostics; providing dental services; observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures; and managing patients medically. In addition, student externs will practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Spanaway Veterinary Clinic range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Spanaway Veterinary Clinic is $1,500.

National Veterinary Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, paid time off (including sick time), and for Colorado locations, paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

National Veterinary Associates 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. We will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in compliance with applicable state and local hiring regulations.