Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet care organization for an externship opportunity at NVA hospitals. This position allows veterinary students to gain essential hands-on experience while working closely with experienced veterinarians in a commitment to excellent animal care. Length of externship can vary, offering a unique insight into veterinary practices and patient management.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a veterinary program.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Eager to learn and participate in surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians on patient care.
• Assist in diagnostics and veterinary procedures.
• Support communication with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Communication

Diagnostic Skills

Clinical Examination

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

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

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians at Crossroads Animal Hospital to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance 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. All veterinary students, regardless of their class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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 about the stipend 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. We provide resources to support their practice of medicine, connect them through a network of over 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. NVA is committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

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 can be discussed during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees also receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of 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.