Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 3,300 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program, including medical and dental

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

A leading pet care organization is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students at its hospitals in Pottstown, Maryland. Students will assist veterinarians, gain hands-on experience in diagnostics and surgery, and develop communication skills with both the healthcare team and clients. The externship can last from two to eight weeks and includes a travel/living stipend. Comprehensive benefits are available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education eligible.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Opportunity to practice communication with medical team, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gain clinical experience in veterinary care by assisting with treatments and surgeries.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures and medical management.

Education

Veterinary student (2nd-4th year)

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of 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 the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Coventry Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. We offer externships to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

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

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.