Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Externship Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students with hands-on clinical experience and a deep understanding of practice operations. All NVA hospitals share a supportive environment, commitment to excellent medicine, and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create and implement treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostic tests
• Provide dental services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Externship lengths range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Students in the clinical portion of their education qualify for a travel/living expense stipend. An additional $500 travel stipend is offerd on top of the standard amount for externships at this hospital. Stipend amounts and program details are available at the NVA careers site.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program for all eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For positions based in Colorado, paid sick and safe leave, as well as public health emergency leave, are provided per state requirements.

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.