Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Egan Animal Hospital.; Chatham; On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship opportunity at Egan Animal Hospital in New York for veterinary students. This program allows participants to work closely with supervising veterinarians, gaining hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing examinations, and assisting in surgeries. Students also receive a stipend for travel and living expenses, encouraging diverse and inclusive participation regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be enrolled in a veterinary program.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a medical team.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital allows veterinary students to understand the day-to-day operations of a practice and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. NVA hospitals share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

Students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories, perform physical examinations, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe or assist in surgical procedures, and manage patients medically. Students also practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Program Details

Externals generally attend the Egan Animal Hospital for two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity

At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality.

We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.