Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join the National Veterinary Associates as an extern, gaining hands-on clinical experience in a supportive veterinary environment. Work closely with licensed veterinarians during a period of two to eight weeks, developing crucial skills like patient management, treatment planning, and communication with clients and staff.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Encouraged to participate regardless of class year.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist with treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observe or assist with surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical skills

Operational understanding

Education

Veterinary clinical education

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. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share common features: a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to developing clinical skills, externs will have the opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Blair Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization committed to animals and their owners. NVA operates approximately 1,400 locations, including veterinary hospitals, equine hospitals, and pet resorts. Ethos Veterinary Health, with 145 specialty and emergency hospitals, is part of NVA. Both organizations emphasize compassion and innovation.

For more information, visit www.nva.com.

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. In Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per state law.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.