Veterinary Extern

• Comprehensive Learning Experience: Gain hands-on experience with various species, including exotic pets, ensuring a broad and enriching learning journey.
• Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment Tools: Work with state-of-the-art equipment, including ultrasound, echocardiograms, endoscopy, laser therapy, and acupuncture to enhance patient care and expand your clinical knowledge.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Work closely with our experienced veterinarians and compassionate support staff, fostering both your clinical and communication skills.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Our modern hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostics and surgical technology, providing an optimal setting for your professional growth.
• Networking for Your Future: Our last new grad hire was also an extern! 

• Duration: Flexible externships ranging from two to eight weeks, tailored to fit your academic schedule.
• Eligibility: Open to clinical year veterinary students.
• Stipend: We offer a generous $1,500 stipend to assist with travel and living expenses during your externship.

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: