Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization through an externship at Shawme Animal Hospital. Gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment, working alongside dedicated veterinary professionals. This opportunity allows veterinary students to enhance their clinical skills and communication while providing exceptional care to animals.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students regardless of class year are encouraged to participate.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Opportunity to enhance communication skills with the medical team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Assist in diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Veterinary Practices

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

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

Shawme Animal Hospital is a positive, collaborative environment with exceptional clients and a passionate staff. Our practice features ultrasonography, digital radiology (general and dental), and a comprehensive surgical and dental suite.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Shawme Animal Hospital typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view 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, providing resources to practice medicine their way, and connecting professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovation to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits vary by location; please contact us for details. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave as mandated by 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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with applicable local hiring ordinances and regulations.