Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

An externship at National Veterinary Associates offers a unique opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will work closely with veterinarians, gaining exposure to patient care, surgery, and communication skills while contributing to animal welfare.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development resources

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental

401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• Experience with physical exams and treatment plans.
• Ability to develop communication skills with the team and clients.
• Familiarity with diagnostics and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgeries.
• Manage medical care and support the veterinary team.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its own characteristics, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 in surgical procedures, and managing medical care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. These externships are designed for clinical year students at Pet's Veterinary Center.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and details on the 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 by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals who can learn and grow together. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care, supporting your 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 details are provided during the application process. For Colorado-based positions, 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. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.