Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Job Description

Oak Animal Hospital is a well-established, 3-doctor practice that has proudly served the community for over 30 years. Known for our welcoming team and commitment to mentorship, we provide a supportive environment where veterinary students and new DVMs can build their skills and confidence.

Externs work closely with our veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, dentistry, surgery, medical case management, and client communication while learning the day-to-day operations of a busy practice.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Oak Animal Hospital are offered to 4th-year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Oak Animal Hospital is $500.


Hospital Overview

Staffing

• Collaborative team of 2 experienced veterinarians
• Strong mentorship

Equipment & Technology

• 3 exam rooms
• Digital radiography
• Brand-new digital dental radiography
• Modern anesthesia machines and dedicated dental wet table
• Complete in-house laboratory plus IDEXX reference laboratory
• Ultrasound
• Dedicated surgical suite

Clinic Culture

• Opportunity to practice integrative medicine alongside Dr. Valerie Chen, who offers acupuncture and traditional herbal therapy
• Loyal, appreciative clientele who often travel from communities like Placerville and San Jose because of the exceptional care they receive

Location & Reputation

• Serving the community since 1984
• Vacaville sits conveniently between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, with Napa Valley, Davis, Fairfield, Walnut Creek, and Santa Rosa all within easy reach.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


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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 more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with 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.