Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship program allowing veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience at their hospitals. Students will work closely with veterinarians, enhancing their skills in patient care while receiving mentorship in a supportive environment. This externship not only includes practical experience but also opportunities for professional development in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical phase of education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams is required.
• Candidates should have an interest in enhancing their clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage medical cases.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary 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 features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a dedication 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 medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship durations at Abbott Valley Veterinary Center range 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 the stipend amounts and HERE for 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. We support our care teams by providing resources to practice medicine in their own way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to a community for learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology and solutions that simplify work and expand care. NVA is dedicated to supporting your professional development through opportunities like mentorship and ownership.

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 can be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws 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 hiring ordinances, such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, and will consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.