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, they share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners. Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures, and managing patients medically. In addition to practicing clinical skills, externs will practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients. Externship experiences typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Flagler Animal Hospital are designed for clinical year students. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Responsibilities Gather patient histories Perform physical exams Create treatment plans Conduct diagnostics Provide dentistry services Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures Manage patients medically Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients Qualifications Enrollment as a veterinary student in the clinical portion of the curriculum In the clinical year of education Benefits Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision 401(k) with employer match Paid time off, including sick time Travel/living expense stipend for eligible students Flexible scheduling and fully equipped lab EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr