Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization as a veterinary extern at NVA, where you'll gain invaluable clinical experience while working alongside dedicated professionals. Over a period of 2 to 8 weeks, you'll develop your veterinary skills in a nurturing environment focused on quality care for pets. This externship supports your educational growth, offering the chance to enhance your clinical, communication, and teamwork abilities while engaging directly with clients and medical staff.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend of $500

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates are 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Hands-on clinical experience required.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and assist in surgical procedures.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient care.

Skills

Communication

Patient Management

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary degree pursuing (3rd or 4th year)

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides veterinary students with the opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. This externship also offers students the chance to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. It is designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount at Premier Veterinary Medical Group is $500.

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 is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects passionate professionals who learn and grow together. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA is committed to your professional growth, 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. Specific benefits and compensation details will be provided during the application process. For positions in Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave in accordance with local laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with applicable regulations.