Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Westport (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global pet care organization through an externship designed for veterinary students. Gain hands-on clinical experience and work under the guidance of experienced veterinarians at NVA hospitals. Enhance your medical management and communication skills while contributing to quality animal care.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical phase encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience required.
• Ability to work with veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Diagnostic 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. Each NVA hospital is unique, but 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management. This externship also provides an opportunity to develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. View stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

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

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 professionals who share a passion for learning and growth. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA is dedicated to supporting your professional development through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

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 vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave as per 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, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with applicable local hiring regulations and consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with those laws.