Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give veterinary students the unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. All NVA hospitals share a supportive environment that is committed to excellent medicine and provides exceptional service to animals and their owners.

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics, dentistry services, observe/assist or perform surgical procedures, and manage medical care of patients.
• 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. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. These externships are available through Veterinary Associates.

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.
• View list of stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.
• Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
• For positions based in Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado law.

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 consistent manner.