Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA is offering a unique externship opportunity for veterinary students at Confederate Woods Veterinary Hospital. This hands-on program allows students to work closely with experienced veterinarians while gaining clinical skills essential for their future careers. Externship durations can range from two to eight weeks, with opportunities to receive stipends and travel support.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

$500 additional travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled veterinary students in the clinical phase.
• Ability to work under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians.
• Strong interest in hands-on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and support medical management.
• Assist in surgical procedures and develop communication skills.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although each NVA hospital is unique, they share common features: 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 services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Externs will also have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship durations at Confederate Woods 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. We look forward to your application for an externship at Confederate Woods Veterinary Hospital.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

*An additional $500 travel stipend is offered for externships at this hospital.

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 by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine their way, connect them within a network of 1,000 hospitals sharing their passion, and deliver technology and innovations that expand care. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

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 and compensation details will be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, providing paid sick, safe leave, and public health emergency leave.

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, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.