Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a hands-on externship for veterinary students at their Liverpool Village Animal Hospital. This opportunity allows students to gain practical experience in clinical settings, working closely with supervising veterinarians to enhance their skills while receiving a stipend for eligible students. The externship, ranging from two to eight weeks, encourages a supportive learning environment, fostering personal and professional growth in animal care.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Candidates must be veterinary students to apply.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with the veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Enhance communication skills with team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Patient care management

Education

Veterinary student enrolled 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 is unique, all share common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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 patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically 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 in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount at Liverpool Village Animal Hospital is $1,000.

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

Our mission at NVA is 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 a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and enhances care. We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits package, 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 in Colorado, NVA complies with state laws, providing paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.