Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers a distinctive externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Under the guidance of Associate Veterinarians, externs will engage in various aspects of practice, from diagnostics to surgical procedures, while enhancing their communication skills within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of education.
• Ability to work closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Willingness to engage in clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with surgical procedures.
• Communicate effectively with medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all 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 medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to improve their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to apply for NVA externships. We look forward to your application at Shore Veterinarians.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are 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 in the love of animals and the people who cherish them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to support their growth and enable them to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to 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 consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

Location: Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States