Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; West Lawn (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities for veterinary students, allowing them to gain practical experience and develop essential skills in a supportive environment. Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians, enhancing their clinical and communication abilities while contributing to animal care.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Students must be in the clinical phase of their education.
• Opportunities to develop communication with clients and teams.
• Hands-on experience in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Communicate with medical teams and support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable 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. Externs will also have opportunities to develop 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 to view stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and their owners.

Our mission at NVA 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 professionals who share a passion for animal care, fostering learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits and compensation details can be provided during the application process. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

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 laws.