Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Externship Experience

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, they all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and to providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics and dentistry services
• Observe, assist or perform surgical procedures
• Manage the 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. Externships at Prairie Animal Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. View list of stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including 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, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado’s 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. 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.