Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

An externship at NVA Canton Veterinary Hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity for hands-on clinical experience, working closely with veterinarians. Students will enhance their skills in patient care, diagnostics, and communication while participating in a supportive and professional medical environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education.
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Assist with surgical procedures and manage patient medical care.
• Enhance communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Communication skills

Job description

An externship experience at NVA Canton Veterinary 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 is unique, all share a common environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and dedicated to providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

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

The externship duration at Canton Veterinary Hospital typically ranges 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 may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (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 those who love them by empowering our care teams. We provide resources for practicing medicine in their own way, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to enhance care. NVA is dedicated to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific details about compensation and benefits will be provided during the application process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA complies with local laws regarding paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.