Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Job Description

Veterinary Externship -Cedarwood Veterinary Clinic (Sante Fe, New Mexico)
Supportive Mentorship | Hands-On Learning | Up to $1,500 Travel Stipend

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.


About Cedarwood:
Located within the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Cedarwood Veterinary Clinic is a small, family-style, one doctor practice dedicated to serving our community. We are the oldest continuously active practice in the city with multi-generational clientele, and we're located on one of the city's busiest commercial thoroughfares. We have had the pleasure of being here for over 30 years and are looking to grow our well-established veterinarian hospital!


What You'll Learn:
Externs will work side-by-side with dedicated DVM, Dr. Mark Terry and will receive hands on one-on-one mentorship in areas such as:

• Conducting patient histories and physical exams
• Developing diagnostic and treatment plans
• Performing and assisting with surgical and dental procedures
• Running in-house diagnostics and interpreting results
• Providing inpatient care and client education
• Practicing communication and teamwork with both staff and pet owners

Whether you're refining your clinical skills or building confidence in patient interaction, you'll be empowered to take an active role in daily case management.

Program Overview:
Location: Sante Fe, New Mexico
Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4weeks (based on clinic and student availability)-We can be super flexible!
Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
Stipend: Up to $1,500 for eligible students in the clinical portion of their education

Why Choose Cedarwood Veterinary Clinic?

• Collaborative, inclusive team culture
• Focus on mentorship and student development
• Very hand on experience with personalized and focused attention
• Great location in the heart of Sante Fe
• Opportunity to learn in a supportive, high-quality, busy practice
• Opportunities available after graduation!

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:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

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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 NVA!

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.