Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Overview

Creature Comfort Animal Clinic offers up to a $2,500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships.

Creature Comfort Animal Clinic is a 4‑doctor practice with a passion for building friendships with clients and teammates alike. We value open communication, have a team mindset, and have doctors who love to teach. Our clinic tends to see companion animals most, but we don't shy away from pocket pets and other exotics, as we have 2 doctors who see exotics.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dental services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing patients medically. In addition to practicing clinical skills, students will have the opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Details

• Externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks depending on student and clinic schedules.
• Externships are offered to 4th‑year veterinary students.
• Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.
• Stipend amounts and program details are available through the clinic's website.

Benefits

National Veterinary Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with California laws.

Equal Opportunity Statement

National Veterinary Associates 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, and other applicable regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.