Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Chester Springs (PA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers an externship program for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience at their hospitals. Externs will work closely with veterinarians, performing tasks such as gathering patient histories, creating treatment plans, and assisting in surgical procedures. The program fosters a supportive environment for students to enhance their clinical and communication skills. A travel/living stipend may be available for eligible participants.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Strong communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creation of treatment plans and diagnostics under supervision.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and medical management of patients.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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 at Ludwig's Corner Veterinary Hospital 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

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

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.