Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as an extern at Seaport Animal Hospital. Gain invaluable clinical experience while working alongside skilled veterinarians in a supportive environment dedicated to excellent veterinary care. This externship offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and may include a stipend for living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical phase of education.
• Experience working in veterinary practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist with surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Enhance communication with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with 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 qualities: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent veterinary medicine, and a focus on providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians at Seaport Animal Hospital 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. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Seaport Animal Hospital 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 for stipend program details. The stipend amount at Seaport Animal Hospital is $500.

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 support their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals to foster learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology and expand care for all. NVA is 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 provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.