Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers an externship for veterinary students at Chambersburg Animal Hospital. Gain hands-on experience in daily operations, medical cases, and surgical procedures in a supportive environment committed to excellent veterinary care. This externship provides students with the opportunity to enhance their clinical skills under the guidance of experienced veterinarians.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (including sick leave)

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Students will gain hands-on clinical experience and improve communication skills.
• Experience will include gathering patient histories and assisting in surgical procedures.
• Externship ranges from two to eight weeks based on schedules.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.
• Perform physical exams, create treatment plans, and manage medical cases.
• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.

Education

Veterinary student in the clinical phase of their education

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, all share common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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 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.

The externship durations at Chambersburg Animal 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 are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for more details about the program.

An additional $500 travel stipend is offered in conjunction with the amount listed in the link for externships at this hospital.

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 support their growth and enable them to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering a community of learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and broadens care options. NVA is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific compensation and benefits details can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws by providing paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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 fair chance hiring ordinances, considering applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.