Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship where veterinary students can gain hands-on clinical experience. Students will work alongside veterinarians in a supportive environment, engaging in surgeries, diagnostics, and patient care. This opportunity includes a travel/living expense stipend based on externship duration.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• Gathering patient histories.
• Performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Support clients and medical team.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Veterinary knowledge

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Come spend time with our team at our newly renovated facility. See how we function in day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Currently, our appointment book consists of a variety of routine surgical procedures, more advanced soft tissue/abdominal surgical procedures, and dental prophy which utilize our hand-held dental radiograph equipment. We have also added a Voyant electrosurgery vessel sealer for our surgical procedures. In-house lab equipment includes IDEXX Catalyst, Procyte, and Sedivue. IDEXX imaging service is used for our digital radiographs. Portable ultrasound unit available for in-hospital use. We also offer urgent care-type appointments as well as sick and well visits. Patients mainly consist of canines and felines, but some exotic animals are seen at the discretion of our doctors.

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/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

While each NVA hospital is unique, they all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Externship durations range from two to eight weeks, depending on student requirements and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. We are a 2-doctor practice looking to expand with more talented individuals.

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

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in 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 them through a network of over 1,000 hospitals, and deliver technology and innovations that expand care and simplify work. We support professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits are discussed during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as per 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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We comply with applicable local hiring regulations regarding applicants with arrest and conviction records.