Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a hands-on externship for veterinary students at its hospitals. Participants will work closely with veterinarians to gather patient histories, assist in surgeries, and gain invaluable clinical experience while receiving a stipend for travel/living expenses during their externship.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend of $500

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

Qualifications

• Students must be in the clinical phase of their veterinary education.
• Ability to work under the supervision of veterinarians.
• Strong communication skills to interact with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with surgical procedures.
• Manage medical cases and develop communication with team members.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

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 qualities: 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, observing or assisting with 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 Park Hills 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.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here for stipend details. The stipend amount at Park Hills Animal Hospital is $500.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams, providing resources for practicing medicine their way, and connecting a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional development through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off, including sick leave. Specific benefits vary by location and can be discussed during the hiring process. 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.