Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a valuable externship experience for veterinary students in North Billerica, Massachusetts. This program provides hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and a chance to develop essential skills in a supportive environment. Students will engage in patient care, diagnostics, and assist with surgeries, enhancing their veterinary education.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled in a veterinary program.
• Clinical phase students are preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in gathering patient histories and performing exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient care.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Patient management

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 qualities: 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 managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Middlesex County Animal Hospital last 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 to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization dedicated to the love of animals and their owners.

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 innovative technology to expand and simplify care. NVA is committed to supporting your 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 and compensation details are available during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees also receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave in accordance with 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 and state hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, considering applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Location: North Billerica, Massachusetts, United States