Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Brookside Animal Hospital; Town of Florida (NY); Sur place; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program (medical, dental, vision)

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

A leading pet care organization is offering externships for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students at Brookside Animal Hospital in New York. Students will gain hands-on experience assisting with patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures while improving their clinical and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity in a supportive environment with dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories.
• Ability to perform physical exams.
• Skill in creating treatment plans.
• Knowledge of diagnostics and dental services.

Responsabilités

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Assist in observing and performing surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Formation

Veterinary education (3rd and 4th year students)

Description du poste

Brookside Animal Hospital is a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility, home to a team of five dedicated doctors. We’re proud to offer care seven days a week and perform surgeries and dental procedures most weekdays, Monday through Friday. Our hospital boasts a welcoming, supportive culture — with over half of our team members having been with us for more than five years, and many for over a decade. We would be thrilled to welcome you for an externship experience!

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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 the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Brookside Animal Hospital accepts 3rd and 4th year veterinary students for externships.

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

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. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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.