Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Job Description

Tieton Drive Animal Clinic has been a reputable staple to the Yakima community since 1960. We are proud to serve our community with compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care for companion animals and exotics.

We excel in early career mentorship, continued education, and specific skills development depending on your personal interests.

We provide exceptional service to animals and the people who love them in an environment that is supportive and committed to excellent medicine.

Our Team
• 6-doctor veterinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care
• 10 licensed veterinary technicians providing expert technical support
• Strong support staff creating a collaborative environment

Species We Serve

Our diverse caseload includes:
• Dogs
• Cats
• Small mammals
• Exotic animals
• Reptiles

Our Hospital is Well-Equipped With:
• Ultrasound
• Digital Dental Radiography
• Surgical CO2 Laser
• Digital Radiography
• Advanced Orthopedic Equipment (including TPLO kit, bone plating and ESF equipment)
• We use an Ezyvet and Smartflow paperless integrated hospital management system.

Learning Opportunities

Student externs will receive strong mentorship and training in:
• Surgery - including orthopedic procedures
• Dentistry
• Feline medicine
• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Special health services not provided elsewhere in the county

Externship Experience

Students will work closely with supervising DVMs to gain hands-on experience in:
• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical examinations
• Creation of treatment plans
• Diagnostics
• Dentistry services
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients

In addition to practicing clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship Duration

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Eligibility & Stipend

All clinical year DVM students (from an accredited university program) completing at least a 2-week externship will receive a $1,500 travel/living expense stipend.

About Yakima, WA

Yakima is a city about 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. Referred to as "The Heart of Central Washington," Yakima Valley is best known for its apple, wine, and hop production. Because of Yakima's ideal location (a little over 2 hours to either Seattle or Portland) and small-town coziness, newcomers to the area relish the high quality of life at a reasonable cost. Outdoor enthusiasts and recreation lovers are drawn to the area for water and snow skiing, fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, and white-water rafting... and of course, the multiple craft breweries and wineries make Yakima an attractive home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

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

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

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.