Veterinary Extern - Equine
TrainingFull-time
About the role
An externship experience at an NVA Equine hospital will give students the opportunity to gain great practical experience in an independent equine practice and understand the daily operations of an equine hospital.
Responsibilities
Students will work alongside veterinarians and interns to gain experience with:
- lameness diagnosis and treatment
- client communication skills
- reproductive care
- surgery
- emergency medicine
- imaging
- ambulatory
- dentistry
- preventive medicine
Students may also assist with out-patient and hospitalized cases during business and after-hours emergencies.
Requirements
Externships are available for current veterinary students regardless of class year, though preference may be given to fourth-year students.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are listed.
Skills
No specific skills are listed.
Benefits
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.
Pay
No specific pay information is provided.
Schedule
No specific schedule information is provided.
Company Information
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation. NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.