Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Clinic of La Porte offers a unique externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical experience and exposure to day-to-day operations. Students will learn alongside experienced veterinarians while gaining valuable skills necessary for their careers. A stipend of $1,000 is available to support travel and living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Students in clinical education are eligible for a stipend.
• Hands-on clinical experience with experienced veterinarians.
• Opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Perform physical exams and assist in surgical procedures.
• Create treatment plans and manage medical care.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Medical management of patients

Education

Veterinary student (3rd and 4th year)

Job description

Job Description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, all share some common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and the provision of exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to honing clinical skills, student externs will have opportunities to practice 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. An externship at Shinnecock Animal Hospital is designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Shinnecock Animal Hospital is $1,000.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams by providing resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share their passion, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits details can be provided during the application process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado law. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.