Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Willow Street (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Travel/living expense stipend

Fun working environment

Job summary

A leading pet care organization is offering a veterinary externship in Willow Street, PA, designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Students will work with experienced veterinarians to enhance their clinical and communication skills, including patient assessments and surgical procedures. The externship may include a travel/living expense stipend and offers a fun collaborative environment. Comprehensive benefits are available for students who qualify.

Qualifications

• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Experience in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical teams and clients.
• Travel/living expense stipend is available for clinical externs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian to gain experience.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.
• Engage in medical management of patients.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

Job description

Willow Run Veterinary Clinic is a 7-doctor small animal, general practice that sees a wide variety of cases. We work as a team and like to collaborate. We offer a fun environment to work and a team with a great sense of humor.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and 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.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. We offer externships to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

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

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off for all eligible employees.

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.