Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers a unique externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students work closely with veterinarians on various tasks, including patient care and treatment planning. The externship ranges from two to eight weeks, enhancing both clinical skills and professional growth.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend of $500

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical phase of their education.
• Experience in communication with medical teams and clients is beneficial.
• Hands-on clinical experience is a focus.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervising veterinarians to gather patient histories and perform exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Enhance communication skills with staff and clients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Patient interaction

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital has its own characteristics, 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 to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration at Valley Cottage Animal Hospital typically ranges 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 in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here for stipend program details. The stipend amount at Valley Cottage Animal Hospital is $500.

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

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams, providing resources to practice medicine their way, and connecting a network of over 1,000 hospitals. We aim to foster professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific information about compensation and benefits will be provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees also receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave, in accordance with state law.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We comply with local and state hiring regulations, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.