Veterinary Extern - Specialty & Emergency

Job Description

Applicants must be third or fourth-year students of accredited domestic or international veterinary schools, pursuing a DVM, VMD, or foreign equivalent.

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, Tennessee, is the area's premier specialty and emergency facility, offering seven services with board-certified specialists and 24/7 emergency care. We are excited to welcome third- and fourth-year veterinary student externs into our hospital to experience and learn from a diverse professional group and caseload in a highly collaborative specialty environment. Program Overview:


Student externs will visit our facility in two- to eight-week blocks, depending on your goals, interests, availability, and school requirements. You may choose to focus on one or two services, or rotate through many for a highly personalized educational experience. The typical schedule includes Monday through Friday day shifts, but you can elect to add evenings, weekends, or overnights if you want more emergency and critical care exposure. Student externs participate in daily rounds and ICU rounds, shadow veterinarians, and may perform basic procedures or participate in surgery as cases allow.


Our facility currently offers the following services:

• Emergency Critical Care
• Cardiology
• Surgery
• Neurology
• Internal medicine
• Oncology
• Anesthesia and pain management

Why choose NVS?

As our area's premier specialty and emergency hospital, we see a dense, diverse caseload. We are dedicated to our environment of support, collaboration, and teamwork, and are always strengthening our already-strong bonds among our 165 team members. The hospital has advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, with an in-house MRI, CT, laboratory, ultrasound, and endoscopy. We also participate in several active green initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint and attract clients with similar values. We are in the heart of Nashville, the popular "music city," where you can experience live music and events any night of the week and enjoy other city-life creature comforts. The great Smoky Mountains and tourist-mecca Gatlinburg are only a short drive away for those seeking outdoor adventure and epic entertainment.


Are you ready to experience all that NVS and Nashville have to offer? Apply now!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

At Ethos Veterinary Health, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @ethosvet.com or @nva.com
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.ethosvet.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Ethos Veterinary Health!

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, EVH 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.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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.