Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and living expense stipend

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship opportunity in Tilton, NH for DVM students to gain hands-on clinical experience. The externship involves responsibilities such as gathering patient histories, performing physical examinations, and managing medical care of patients. Participants are eligible for a stipend of $500 while also benefiting from a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. This role fosters communication skills with a dedicated medical team.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Externship Overview

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. The environment is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration & Eligibility

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All DVM students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Stipend

DVM students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. The stipend amount at Danville Small Animal Clinic is $500.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.