Veterinary Extern: General Practice & Mentorship

Murrysville Veterinary Associates; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization is offering a veterinary externship for 3rd and 4th year students. Externs will gain hands-on experience in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical assistance while working closely with veterinarians. This program supports professional growth and offers students a stipend for travel and living expenses. Located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, the externship promotes collaboration and learning in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students eligible for externship must be in the clinical portion of their education.
• Students will assist in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Externship involves creating treatment plans and observing surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian during the externship.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.
• Gain hands-on experience in diagnostics and medical management of patients.

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

Job description

Murrysville Veterinary Associates is dedicated to excellence in the delivery of medical and surgical care to our patients while serving them and our clients with empathy and compassion. We are always looking for ways to improve our practice and client experience, and we embrace innovation. Our atmosphere is one of collaboration, teamwork, and respect; we believe that a good sense of humor and taking joy in our profession helps us get through challenges. Our facility was constructed in 2017 and expanded 2 years ago to provide a comfortable, clean, and efficient workflow while utilizing state-of-the-art equipment in medical care, surgery, and dentistry, including digital radiography, ultrasound, laser, and a fully equipped digital dental suite. We are AAHA certified, and our facility was designed to be AAHA compliant with fear-free principles in mind. Our team strives to be welcoming to all, and we are supportive of the learning, growth, and well-being of all of our staff members.

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. Externships at Murrysville Veterinary Associates are offered 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States