Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Shore Veterinarians – Egg Harbor.; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,500 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience at NVA hospitals. Externs work under supervision to learn day-to-day practice operations and participate in patient care during 2–8 week placements.

Responsibilities include gathering histories, performing exams, assisting surgeries, diagnostic workups, dentistry, and communicating with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories, perform physical examinations, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe/assist or perform surgical procedures, and manage patients medically.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Externship Overview

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. Eligible veterinary students of all class years are encouraged to participate in NVA externships, which typically range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gather patient histories, perform physical examinations, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe/assist or perform surgical procedures, and manage patients medically. In addition, externs will practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Compensation and Benefits

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. A comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, additional paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with state law. Compensation and benefits details will be discussed during the interview process.

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 other applicable regulations, we will consider qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States