Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as an extern where you'll gain hands-on clinical experience and collaborate with seasoned veterinarians. This externship offers a supportive learning environment and opportunities to develop essential skills through practical involvement in various medical cases, ensuring an enriching experience for veterinary students.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship from experienced veterinarians

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Open to all veterinary students regardless of class year.
• Experience in clinical settings is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Perform physical exams and create treatment plans.
• Observe and assist with surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Communication skills

Clinical case management

Education

Veterinary students

Job description

An externship experience at a NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand daily practice operations and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all 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 collaborate 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 medical cases. Additionally, externs will enhance their communication skills through interactions with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Nutley Animal Hospital has provided high-quality veterinary care for over 50 years. Located in a quiet suburb in North Jersey near New York City, our practice is staffed by three doctors who have been with us since graduation, including two interns. We value mentoring students and learning from new perspectives.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Students in the clinical phase of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and details on the program.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams with resources, connect them through a network of over 1,000 hospitals, and provide innovative technology to enhance care. We support professional growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to 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.