Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a unique externship program for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience at various hospitals. Students will learn directly from Associate Veterinarians, engaging in tasks such as patient assessments, treatment planning, and developing effective communication skills with both the medical team and clients.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

$500 travel stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.
• Clinical phase students may be eligible for travel/living expense stipends.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage medical cases.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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 services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship durations at Leader Heights 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 the stipend amounts and HERE for more details on the stipend program.

Additionally, an extra $500 travel stipend is offered for externships at this hospital, as listed in the link.

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

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners by empowering our care teams. We provide resources to practice medicine in their own way, connect professionals through a network of 1,000 hospitals, and deliver innovative technology to enhance care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and paid sick leave, among others. Specific benefits may vary by location, and additional information can be provided during the hiring process. For positions in Colorado, NVA complies with state-specific leave laws, including paid sick and safe leave.

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 adhere to local hiring ordinances and consider applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable laws.