Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cascade Animal Clinic is offering an internship for veterinary students in Indiana, Pennsylvania. This opportunity allows students to work closely with veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Interns will improve their clinical and communication skills while participating in a supportive environment. The internship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, with a stipend available for eligible students. Join us in providing excellent veterinary care and dedicated learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical portion of their education.
• Opportunity for practice in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Practice communication skills with medical team and clients.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.

Job description

Overview

At Cascade Animal Clinic Excellent medicine in a hospital with a collaborative environment. Our mission is to provide the best possible veterinary care for pets and their owners with outstanding customer service, understanding, compassion, and communication. We have a diverse caseload including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and medical workups. We recognize, respect, and support the value of every co-worker and our referring veterinarians in this TEAM effort to succeed in OUR MISSION.

Internship Responsibilities

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

Most externship experiences 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 who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

About NVA

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we are on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we are committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

Recruitment Expectations

Here is what to expect when interacting with us:

• We will always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.