Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Overview

Animal Hospital of Waynesville is a close-knit clinic that values teaching, high-quality patient care, and customer service. We develop individualized preventive care plans and are Fear Free certified, AAHA accredited, and Feline Friendly, balancing high standards with consideration of clients’ financial capabilities.

We have a daily shift that primarily sees same-day, sick appointments, providing great opportunities to encounter emergencies. One of our DVMs is the local shelter’s veterinarian, offering chances to perform surgeries and gain behind-the-scenes shelter experience. Our equipment includes digital dental radiography, digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house CBC/Chemistry/urine analyzer, and multiple SNAP tests. The hospital is located in the Blue Ridge mountains, about a half-hour from Asheville, with local amenities within walking distance.

There are seasonal opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, and we invite you to extern with us.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Please view stipend amounts and details about the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we empower care teams to practice medicine their way, nurture growth with resources, and connect a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning. We support professional growth through mentorship and opportunities that can include ownership, with a focus on making care easier through technology and innovations.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide location-specific information about compensation and benefits during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.