Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Overview Veterinary Group of Chesterfield offers a $2,500 travel stipend for clinical year externships. An externship at an NVA hospital will give veterinary students the unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of a practice and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience in a supportive, high‑quality environment. Responsibilities Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories, perform physical examinations, create treatment plans, and conduct diagnostics and dentistry services. Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures and manage patient care. Use communication skills to interact with the medical team, support staff, and clients. Qualifications and Program Details All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Externship durations range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for the travel/living‑expense stipend. Benefits Participants receive a $2,500 travel stipend. The program may also provide information on broader benefits for employees, including medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and other leave benefits, especially for Colorado‑based positions. Equal Opportunity Employer NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 state and local regulations, we will consider qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with those regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr