Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic; Westport; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship experience for veterinary students in Westport, Newfoundland and Labrador. This opportunity provides hands-on clinical experience, allowing students to assist and observe daily operations under the guidance of Associate Veterinarians.

Students will gather patient histories, create treatment plans, and participate in surgical procedures, enhancing their veterinary skills. Eligible candidates may also receive a travel/living expense stipend to support them during their externship.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education can apply.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Strong communication skills with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans, order diagnostics, and provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients in collaboration with the medical team.
• Participate in team meetings and patient case presentations.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students hands‑on clinical experience, allowing them to observe and assist in day‑to‑day operations under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians.

Internship durations vary between two and eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans, order diagnostics, and provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients in collaboration with the medical team
• Practice communication skills with staff and clients
• Participate in team meetings and patient case presentations

Stipends & Travel Support

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Refer to the stipend program for details on stipend amounts.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in compliance with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 applicable local and state regulations, we will consider qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.