Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Veterinary Student Externship – Shady Brook Animal Hospital
📍 Located in a thriving community | $1,000 Travel Stipend | Supportive Mentorship

Are you looking to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while being mentored by a collaborative and experienced team? At Shady Brook Animal Hospital, our externship program is designed to give veterinary students a well-rounded clinical experience in a welcoming, high-quality practice environment.

As part of the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) network, we are committed to fostering a positive learning experience rooted in mentorship, teamwork, and excellent patient care. You’ll gain invaluable insight into the daily operations of a successful veterinary hospital, all while sharpening your clinical and communication skills.

What You’ll Experience:

• One-on-one mentorship from seasoned Associate Veterinarians

• Hands-on experience performing physical exams and gathering patient histories

• Diagnostic workups, treatment plan creation, and case discussions

• Exposure to dentistry services and the opportunity to assist in surgical procedures

• Client communication training and team collaboration opportunities

Program Highlights:
📅 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks (flexible based on student and hospital schedules)
🎓 Eligibility: veterinary students
💸 Stipend: $1,000 for students in their clinical years to assist with travel/living expenses

Join us at Shady Brook Animal Hospital and experience a supportive, engaging externship that prepares you for success as a future veterinarian.

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 hiringhub@nva.com. 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.