Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Battery Park Veterinary Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 5,077 - 6,082; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in New York seeks veterinary externs to gain hands-on experience in patient care. Students will gather patient histories, perform exams, and assist in surgeries. A travel/living expense stipend of $500 is offered. This role is perfect for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students looking to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical portion of education.
• Ability to work with both staff and clients.
• Willingness to learn from supervising veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient care.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary student

Job description

At Battery Park Veterinary Hospital , we are a group of enthusiastic vets who enjoy teaching others. We treat cats, dogs, and exotics (no avian). Our wide range of services includes general wellness, urgent care, soft tissue surgery (with the use of CO2 laser), cold laser therapy, cryotherapy, dentistry, and acupuncture.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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.Battery Park Veterinary Hospital accepts externship applications from 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. ClickHERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Battery Park Veterinary Hospital is $500.

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’re 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're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.

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.