Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Travel stipend

Externship allowance

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering a veterinary externship at their Animal Medical Care Center in Yorktown, NY. This opportunity enables veterinary students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience by working closely with Associate Veterinarians. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, assisting in dental and surgical procedures, and managing medical care. Eligible students may also receive travel stipends and access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students are required to perform hands-on clinical experience.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members and clients.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories.
• Assist in performing dental and surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care for patients.
• Diagnosing and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Assisting or performing dental procedures
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
• Managing medical care of patients

Skills

Clinical observation

Patient history collection

Dental procedures

Surgical assistance

Communication with medical team

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give veterinary students the opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians at Animal Medical Care Center to gain experience in:

• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical examinations
• Creating treatment plans
• Diagnosing and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Assisting or performing dental procedures
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
• Managing medical care of patients

In addition, students will 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.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. An additional $500 travel stipend is offerd to the amount listed in the link for externships at this hospital.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.