Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship allowing veterinary students to engage in hands-on clinical experiences. Students will learn vital skills in patient care, surgery, and diagnostics while working with a supportive medical team dedicated to high-quality animal service. Students receive mentorship and may be eligible for expense stipends during the externship.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Willingness to assist in surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Surgical assistance

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Education

Veterinary student

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 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 veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships at Montville Veterinary Group 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 may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and those 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 professionals through our network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver technology and innovations to expand 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. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per state law.

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.