The Nave Veterinary Group, NV

Description of Elective Experience: 

Our organization focuses to achieve excellence in veterinary medicine through compassionate one-on-one peer mentoring and care. We hold ourselves to the highest of medical standards and are accountable for ensuring clients and their pets receive optimal care.

Our diverse group respects each other’s needs and educational outlook. We are an evolving organization providing externs an opportunity to work with multiple practices, thus allowing them different viewpoints. Not only are we creating a foundation for future veterinarians, but we are developing future entrepreneurs.

As an extern, we will provide you with housing, a weekly stipend, transportation to our Hospitals, but most importantly, a mentorship from one of our reputable Doctors during all assessments and medical procedures. The Nave Veterinary Group welcomes anyone who is committed to practicing the best that veterinary medicine has to offer.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.: 

We have been providing veterinary care in Southern Nevada since 1971, helping both Nevada pets and their owners. We have dedicated our lives to this cause and continue to create an atmosphere for budding new doctors to pursue their dreams in veterinary medicine and teach them how to reach any and all goals they may have. We have also made sure to include doctors of all areas and diversities, reaching to the edges of California to the island of St. Kitts, in order to offer the opportunity to help them grow and learn.

Our process has led to the development of over 21 freestanding veterinary hospitals with state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge medicine. We look forward to the future of veterinary medicine and continue to expand our horizons here in Southern Nevada. 

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?: 

We are committed to providing young veterinary professionals the opportunity to grow through hands-on training and peer-to-peer mentorship. During your externship, you will have the opportunity to develop critical mentoring relationships with veterinary professionals from across the nation.

With over 160 veterinary professionals in the Nave Veterinary Group, we have built a team founded on diversity of experience, thought and practice. During your externship, you will have the opportunity to interact with veterinary professionals from across the nation who have unique specialties and experiences that they are eager to share.

Students will be expected to work Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Weekends will be free for their own use. Students will not be expected to be available for emergency work. We strive to make this time an enjoyable learning experience. Students will not be asked to do anything they do not feel capable of or are not ready to do.

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info): 

Housing will be provided either at our on-site residency or, a residential extended-stay hotel. This hotel has a microwave, refrigerator, wireless internet, and cable TV.

Students will be picked up at the airport and be taken to their housing destination. Daily transportation to and from work will be provided by one of our The Nave Veterinary Group team members.

A stipend is provided based on university requirements.

Supervisor: 
Dr. Travis McDermott
Website: 
navegrouplv.com
Address: 
2385 East Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89052
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
All time is supervised by a licensed veterinarian.