Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Woodbridge, Connecticut is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in clinical operations. Externs will work closely with licensed veterinarians, engaging in tasks such as patient history gathering, diagnostics, and surgical assistance. This experience typically lasts 2 to 8 weeks and includes a stipend for travel/living expenses. NVA promotes a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, ensuring excellent medicine and service to patients.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students eligible for externships at various stages of education.
• Experience in clinical skills and communication with clients and staff.
• Participation is open to veterinary students at any class year.

Responsibilities

• Gaining experience in daily operations at the veterinary practice.
• Performing physical exams and creating treatment plans.
• Practicing surgical procedures and medical management of patients.
• Support medical management and communicate with team and clients.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians at Dale City Animal Hospital 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. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.