Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as a veterinary extern and gain valuable clinical experience while contributing to excellent animal care. This externship is designed for clinical-year veterinary students, offering hands-on training under qualified veterinarians in a supportive practice environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Opportunity to enhance clinical skills

$500 travel stipend for externships

Comprehensive benefits after hire

Qualifications

• Veterinary students currently in the clinical phase of their education.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in diagnostics, surgery, and patient medical management.

Skills

Patient management

Clinical examinations

Communication

Education

Veterinary Student (clinical phase)

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students with a valuable opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Externs 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 in 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.

Most externship durations at Dover Area Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. These externships are designed for clinical-year veterinary students.

Veterinary 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 stipend program.

*An additional $500 travel stipend is available for externships at this hospital.

About NVA: National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who love them.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share their passion, fostering learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovation to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific details on compensation and benefits will 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.

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 also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.