Veterinary Extern - General Practice
The KAAWS Clinic - Aldine Westfield
Job Description
The KAAWS Clinic - Aldine offers up to a $2000 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships.
The team at The KAAWS Clinic has a passion for growing and developing the future of veterinary medicine and hosts students of all levels from CVA, CVT, Pre-Vet, and Veterinary. With a hands-on approach, veterinary students can look forward to being a part of the action from doing exams, drawing blood, and even spay/neuter. We do high-volume spay-neuter surgery two days a week and the other days you may spend time doing wellness appointments or helping with dental procedures.
The team at The KAAWS Clinic has a passion for growing and developing the future of veterinary medicine and hosts students of all levels from CVA, CVT, Pre-Vet, and Veterinary. With a hands-on approach, veterinary students can look forward to being a part of the action from doing exams, drawing blood, and even spay/neuter. We do high-volume spay-neuter surgery two days a week and the other days you may spend time doing wellness appointments or helping with dental procedures.
Our Medical Director loves to teach! This externship provides great exposure to routine surgery and includes the opportunity to perform spays/neuters under supervision based on experience and confidence as well as the opportunity to practice speed at routine wellness exams. Students will work closely with the supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All DVM students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Housing may be available in some instances.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
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.