Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

An externship at National Veterinary Associates offers veterinary students a unique chance to gain hands-on clinical experience. Students will collaborate with Associate Veterinarians and acquire skills in patient exams, treatment planning, and communication in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Clinical-year veterinary students need experience.
• Hands-on clinical tasks with supervision.
• Practice communication with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing exams.
• Create treatment plans and observe surgical procedures.
• Engage in medical management of patients.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

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 all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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 services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Externs will also have opportunities to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital are designed for clinical-year students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view the stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a 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 a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and 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 details can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring laws and consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.