Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Overview

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, we all have some common elements: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures
• Manage patients medically
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility & Duration

Externships at Animal Hospital of Worthington are reserved for veterinary students in their clinical year. The program typically lasts between two and eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. More information about stipend amounts and the stipend program is available through the Hospital’s resources.

Benefits

Participants receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick time. For Colorado‑based students, additional paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with state law.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 applicable local and state hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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