Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization is offering an externship where students can gain hands-on experience in animal care. Candidates will work closely with veterinarians, honing their clinical skills, including diagnostics and surgery, while also enhancing their communication abilities. The externship spans 2-8 weeks and includes a travel stipend, perfect for students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their final clinical year.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Competence in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Gain experience in surgical procedures and medical management.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Mt Pleasant Veterinary Clinic is a full-service Animal Hospital that has been here for over 25 years. We are proud to say that we are a Cat-Friendly Practice (CFP) and Dr. Boland in particular provides behavioral expertise and education for our feline and canine patients and clients. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of quality care and compassion in veterinary medicine for our patients. We strive to provide a welcoming, informative, and supportive service for our clients while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic offers externships to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Student externs will also receive an additional $500 travel stipend.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off for all eligible employees. 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.