Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a hands-on externship for veterinary students at their Buffalo clinic, providing experience in clinical operations and veterinary medicine. Students will work under supervision, gaining valuable skills in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment planning while also enhancing their communication abilities. A stipend of $1,500 is available to support students during their externship period.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to participate.
• Eligible for travel/living expense stipend.
• Hands-on clinical experience under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with veterinarians on patient histories and physical exams.
• Assist in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its own characteristics, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Summer Street Cat Clinic typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of their class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For details on the stipend program, click HERE. The stipend amount for Summer Street Cat Clinic - Buffalo is $1,500.

About National Veterinary Associates (NVA): NVA is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to support their practice, connect them within a community of passionate professionals, and deliver innovative technology to enhance care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits may vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per state law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in compliance with applicable regulations.