Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Town of Plainfield (NY); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Town of Plainfield offers an externship experience for DVM students, providing unique opportunities to understand the daily operations of a veterinary hospital. Students will receive hands-on clinical experience in GP medicine, participating in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Benefits include a stipend of $1,500 for travel/living expenses, as well as medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with employer match. This role is ideal for students seeking a well-rounded experience in veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Students must be DVM candidates in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to assist veterinarians and technicians with medical/patient care.
• Knowledge of medication dosages and administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians, fellow veterinary students, and technicians with medical/patient care.
• Assist with medication dosages and administration.
• Assist with in-house labs and diagnostics.
• Assist with surgical preparation and procedures.

Job description

Externship Experience at NVA Hospital

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and providing exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising DVMs to gain experience in GP medicine by gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, reviewing diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing patients medically.

Most externship experiences at Animal Medical Center of Plainfield 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.

Students can expect to gain a full, well‑rounded experience with in‑hospital procedures, daily wellness care, shelter and emergency medicine.

Daily responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians, fellow veterinary students, and technicians with medical/patient care.
• Assist with medication dosages and administration.
• Assist with in‑house labs and diagnostics.
• Assist with surgical preparation and procedures.

DVM students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible students.

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.