Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Caton Crossing Animal Hospital; Town of Plainfield (NY); Sur place; USD 15 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stipend $1,500

Résumé du poste

Caton Crossing Animal Hospital offers veterinary externships where students work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries. You will observe or assist procedures and manage medical cases while engaging with the care team and clients.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks and welcome veterinary students at any class year.

Qualifications

• Gaining experience in histories, physical exams, and treatment plans under supervision
• Observe/assist surgical procedures and medical management

Responsabilités

• Gain experience collecting patient histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, and diagnostics.
• Observe or assist dental procedures and surgeries, with veterinary team support.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, staff, and clients during externships.

Description du poste

Caton Crossing Animal Hospital is a small group dedicated to our patients, body, and mind. We strive to provide a low stress/ fear free environment and high-quality medicine. We have an amazing Managing Veterinarian who loves to teach and a doctor on staff who performs orthopedic procedures. Our staff knows how to make a workday fun while getting work done! You are sure to receive a valuable and educational externship experience at our newly renovated hospital!

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of 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. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA 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. The stipend amount forCaton Crossing Animal Hospital is $1,500.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We'll also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

• 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.