Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 5,580 - 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (including sick time)

Travel/living expense stipend of $500

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Valley Cottage, NY offers a unique externship experience for veterinary students. This role is designed to provide hands-on clinical experience alongside supervising veterinarians and to foster communication with the medical team and clients.

The externship can last from two to eight weeks and offers a stipend of $500. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). The externship is open to all veterinary students, providing a supportive environment focused on excellent animal care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to participate, regardless of class year.
• Eligibility for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories.
• Performing physical exams.
• Creation of treatment plans.
• Diagnostics.
• Dental services.
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients.

Job description

Externship Overview

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, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in:

• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical exams
• Creation of treatment plans
• Diagnostics
• Dental services
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
• 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.

Eligibility & Duration

Most externship experiences at Valley Cottage Animal Hospital 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.

The stipend amount for Valley Cottage Animal Hospital is $500.

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. 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.

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.