Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Town of Paris (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship experience at Paris Hill Cat Hospital, aimed at veterinary students looking to gain hands-on clinical exposure. Students will work with veterinarians to learn about patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures while improving their communication skills. The externship lasts between two and eight weeks, with opportunities for a stipend to cover living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Qualifications

• Students require hands-on clinical experience.
• Ability to work closely with veterinarians and support staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with surgical procedures.
• Manage medical cases under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of veterinary practice and to 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.

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

The externship duration typically ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of their class year, are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For details, click HERE. The stipend amount for Paris Hill Cat Hospital is $1,500.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine in their own way, connect a network of 1,000 hospitals for shared learning, and deliver innovative technology to expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits vary by location; please inquire during the application process. In Colorado, we also provide paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave as per state law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.