Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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 things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

About the Associate Veterinarian Role

All City Pet Care West, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our practice! All City Pet Care West is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care.

The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, two in-hospital surgery suites, in-house x-ray capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area. At All City Pet Care West, we strive to offer not only sound advice but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for a maximum number of years.

About Our Hospital

• We are a 5-doctor, progressive, paperless family practice that offers state-of-the-art medical care
• We are highly focused on wellness/preventative medicine, orthopedic surgeries and diagnostic medicine.
• Our equipment includes:
• Digital x-ray
• Complete in-house laboratory, as well as Idexx referral lab
• Ultrasound capability
• Therapeutic Companion Laser
• Two fully operational surgery suites
• Two fully operational dental tables, including digital dental radiographs and ultra-sonic and high speed drill dental equipment
• Electronic medical records
• Complete pharmacy - large inventory of established pharmaceuticals as well as many of the latest developments
• We encourage and support the cultivation of doctors’ special veterinary interests.
• We offer excellent benefits including mobile phone plan discounts!

Community and Culture

The city of Sioux Falls is consistently ranked in the top ten for best places to live in the United States and has been voted the #1 best city in the United States for young professionals each of the last three years. Sioux Falls is a very safe community and has superb schools and health care, affordable housing, and a strong economy.

• Falls Park: If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, there are plenty of hiking and biking trails to suit your fancy. If you’re a not-so-enthusiast, grab an ice cream treat, take a load off and enjoy the view.
• Palisades: Beautiful state park located just outside of the city limits. Enjoy amazing rock formations and cozy campsites and cabins!
• Local baseball team, Canaries: Experiences a baseball game at the Birdcage! The Sioux Falls Canaries play 90 home games each season!
• Butterfly House and Aquarium: Mingle with exotic butterflies as they flutter around you. They may even use your shoulder or arm as a landing strip! Go ahead – submerge your hand and pet that stingray!
• Sioux River Greenway: Enjoy the beautiful summer weather by packing a picnic and spending a day enjoying the sights of the city!
• Ever-growing downtown environment and local brewery scene!

About NVA

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

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.