Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship opportunity at Macedon Veterinary Care for veterinary students. This hands-on experience focuses on clinical operations, patient management, and veterinary procedures, fostering essential skills in a supportive environment. Participants may receive a stipend to assist with living expenses during the externship, making it an attractive opportunity for students aiming to enhance their practical knowledge in veterinary care.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observing or assisting in surgical procedures.

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 is unique, they 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 at Macedon Veterinary Care to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Externs will also 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. All veterinary students, regardless of 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 for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount at Macedon Veterinary Care is $1,000.

About National Veterinary Associates: NVA is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams, providing resources to practice medicine their way, and connecting a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. We are committed to your professional development, 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 and compensation details can be discussed during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave.

NVA is 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.