Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as an extern at National Veterinary Associates and gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Work closely with veterinary professionals to perform exams, assist in surgeries, and develop your skills. Opportunities for stipends are available based on participation.

Benefits

Travel/Living Expense Stipend

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Students should be in the clinical phase of veterinary education.
• Hands-on clinical experience is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgeries.
• Manage medical cases and improve communication skills.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Patient History Gathering

Physical Exams

Treatment Planning

Surgical Assistance

Education

Veterinary Degree (Student)

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share common qualities: a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and delivering 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 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 Cape May Veterinary Hospital typically 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 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 their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine in their way, connect them through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits and compensation details vary by location and will be provided during the hiring process. In Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also adhere to local hiring ordinances ensuring fair consideration for applicants with arrest or conviction records.