Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Travel/living expense stipend

Supportive working environment

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering a unique externship opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts, for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gather patient histories, perform exams, create treatment plans, and assist with surgical procedures.

This externship ranges from two to eight weeks and provides a stipend for travel/living expenses. Additionally, NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Strong communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with diagnostics.
• Observe or perform surgical procedures.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry services, and observe or perform surgical procedures.
• Assist with medical management of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship Details

Externships at Back Bay Veterinary Clinic 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 in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) 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.

EEO Statement

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.