Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Overview

Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch offers a $1,500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships. This externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students the opportunity to gain hands‑on clinical experience and understand day‑to‑day operations of a veterinary practice.

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations of patients.
• Create and develop treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics.
• Perform or assist with dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care for patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For more information on stipend amounts and details, refer to the National Veterinary Associates stipend program details.

Members of National Veterinary Associates have access to a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time). For positions based in Colorado, paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with state laws.

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. 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.