Vet Extern: General Practice & Hands-On Skills

New England Animal Medical Center Primary Care.; West Bridgewater (MA); On-site; GBP 600 - 1,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Stipend program

Job summary

New England Animal Medical Center Primary Care, a thriving AAHA-accredited veterinary practice, offers veterinary students an externship to gain hands-on clinical experience while learning day-to-day operations of a successful hospital. You will work with experienced veterinarians, document histories, perform exams, develop plans, observe dentistry and acupuncture, and participate in preventive care.

This program emphasizes excellent medicine, compassionate care, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient histories
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans with veterinarians
• Interpret diagnostic findings and discuss case management
• Observe and assist with dentistry procedures, including full-mouth radiography
• Observe, assist with, or perform surgical procedures as appropriate to skill level and hospital protocols
• Gain experience in medical management of hospitalized and outpatient cases
• Learn about acupuncture and integrative treatment options
• Enhance communication with veterinarians, technicians, support staff and clients
• Develop understanding of hospital operations and team-based veterinary medicine

Job description

Extern with Our AAHA-Accredited, Fear Free Certified Veterinary Team!

New England Animal Medical Center Primary Care is a thriving 5-doctor veterinary practice located in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and client service. As an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified hospital, we are committed to practicing high-quality medicine while creating a positive experience for both pets and their families. In addition to comprehensive primary care services, we offer advanced dentistry with full-mouth radiographs on every dental patient and provide acupuncture services.

What You'll Experience:

An externship at our NVA hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience while learning the day-to-day operations of a successful veterinary practice. Students work closely with experienced veterinarians in a supportive environment that emphasizes excellent medicine, compassionate care, and professional development.

Students may have the opportunity to:

Obtain and document patient histories

Perform comprehensive physical examinations

Develop diagnostic and treatment plans alongside veterinarians

Interpret diagnostic findings and discuss case management

Participate in preventive care and wellness appointments

Observe and assist with dentistry procedures, including full-mouth dental radiography

Observe, assist with, or perform surgical procedures as appropriate to skill level and hospital protocols

Gain experience in medical management of hospitalized and outpatient cases

Learn about acupuncture and integrative treatment options

Enhance communication skills through interactions with veterinarians, technicians, support staff, and clients

Develop an understanding of hospital operations and team-based veterinary medicine

Who Should Apply?

We welcome veterinary students who are eager to expand their clinical knowledge, develop practical skills, and experience the rewarding environment of a progressive companion animal practice. Students should be enthusiastic, professional, and committed to delivering outstanding patient and client care.

Come learn, grow, and gain valuable real-world veterinary experience with our dedicated team. We look forward to helping you build confidence and advance your clinical skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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

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 [e-mail]. 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.