Vet Student Extern: General Practice with Surgery & Stipend

King of Prussia Veterinary Hospital; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

A prominent veterinary organization in King of Prussia is offering an externship for veterinary students. This role provides hands-on clinical experiences, including diagnostics and surgical procedures, while allowing students to improve their communication skills. Eligible students may receive a travel/living expense stipend. This position focuses on nurturing growth and providing comprehensive support.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams is essential.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with the medical team and clients are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in diagnostics and dental services.
• Observe and assist with surgical procedures.
• Practice clinical skills under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Job description

King of Prussia Veterinary Hospital is a 4-doctor community-oriented hospital that prides itself on practicing high-quality medicine in the context of a small animal general practice. We value client education and forming lasting relationships with our clients, many of whom span multiple generations of the same family. Within the general practice setting, high-quality dentistry and medicine is practiced, and while not officially fear-free certified, we also focus on a low-stress approach for patients and offer behavior consults. We will also be able to offer a glimpse into rehabilitative medicine as we have a rehab vet in the building twice a month.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

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.

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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.

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States