Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students. This program provides hands-on experience in patient care, including physical exams and diagnostics, in a supportive environment. Candidates are encouraged to participate regardless of their class year, with opportunities for mentorship and stipend support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may apply.
• A supportive environment focusing on hands-on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and assisting with surgical procedures.
• Developing skills working with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

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

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. This externship also provides an opportunity to develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship durations at Newport Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of their class year, are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be 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 united by a love of animals and the people who care for them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine their way, connect a network of 1,000 hospitals with passionate professionals, and deliver technology and innovations that enhance care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

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 are available during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA provides 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 consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.