Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An externship at a local NVA hospital provides a unique opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience while working closely with a dedicated team. Participants will shadow professionals, assist in surgeries, and develop protocols over a flexible duration that typically ranges from two to eight weeks.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Additional $500 travel stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development resources

Responsibilities

• Shadow doctors and technicians.
• Assist in surgeries and develop anesthesia protocols.
• Learn about daily practice life.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, common features include a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Swan Creek Veterinary Clinic in Havre de Grace, MD, has been serving the community for over 17 years. Our fully equipped hospital operates six days a week to ensure optimal patient care while allowing our doctors time for outside interests. Our team includes 15 technicians/customer service representatives and a hospital manager, all dedicated to our patients' and clients' well-being. We are a busy, close-knit team committed to high-quality care.

During your externship, you will have the opportunity to shadow our doctors and technicians, work up cases, assist in surgeries, develop anesthesia protocols, and ask questions to learn about daily practice life. Our days are busy, but we strive to make the experience enjoyable while maintaining high standards of care.

Externship durations 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 may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for more details. An additional $500 travel stipend is offered for externships at this hospital.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. We support our care teams with resources, technology, and a community of passionate professionals, fostering growth and collaboration. NVA offers opportunities for mentorship, ownership, and professional development.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more. Specific benefits vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave, in accordance with state laws.

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 comply with local hiring ordinances and laws regarding applicants with arrest or conviction records.