Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Job Description

At Animal Hospital of Waynesville , we love teaching! We are a clinic that is close-knit and loves to have fun. We're all passionate about high-quality patient care and customer service and developing individualized preventative care plans for all patients! We're Fear Free certified, AAHA accredited, and Feline Friendly, as well, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards while also being able to compromise and consider the client's financial capabilities.


We have a shift every day that primarily sees same-day, sick appointments so there is a great opportunity to see emergencies! One of our DVMs is also the local shelter's veterinarian, so there is also an opportunity to do some surgeries and see behind the scenes of a shelter vet! Our equipment includes digital dental radiography, digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house CBC/Chemistry/urine analyzer, and multiple SNAP tests.

We're nestled in the middle of the Blue Ridge mountains just a half hour outside of Asheville. We have multiple local shops, coffee shops, restaurants, and breweries within walking distance of the hospital. There are opportunities to hike, bike, run, paddleboard, ski, camp, or just soak in the Blue Ridge magic, depending on the season. We would love for you to come extern with us!

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.


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.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

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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.