Veterinary Extern - Specialty

VESH; Deerfield; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering a clinical rotation externship in South Deerfield, Massachusetts for third and fourth-year veterinary students. The role involves working alongside emergency veterinarians, handling emergency cases, and learning from specialists. Candidates should have an interest in emergency medicine and the opportunity for academic credit through their veterinary schools. The position includes comprehensive benefits, promoting wellbeing in the veterinary field.

Qualifications

• Third or fourth-year veterinary students from accredited veterinary schools.
• Interest in emergency medicine and potential relocation to Western Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Work three 12-hour shifts with an emergency veterinarian.
• See emergency cases and interact with board-certified internists and surgeons.
• Complete evaluation forms for academic credit.

Job description

Eligibility

Applicants must be third or fourth‑year students of accredited domestic or international veterinary schools pursuing a DVM, VMD, or foreign equivalent. The externship is open to third and fourth‑year veterinary students attending an accredited veterinary school. Priority is given to students likely to pursue careers in emergency medicine and who are considering moving to the Western Massachusetts region after graduation.

Responsibilities

Students will work three 12‑hour shifts partnered with an emergency veterinarian. They will see emergency cases and have the opportunity to spend time with our board‑certified internists and surgeons. Completed evaluation forms will be provided by accredited veterinary schools to allow students to receive academic credit for their time at VESH.

Rotation Schedule

Rotations are typically scheduled from the fall through early spring of the fourth year. The rotation duration options are two weeks or four weeks.

Housing

Visiting students are responsible for finding their own housing.

Application Requirements

1. Resume or CV including the expected date of graduation from veterinary school.
2. A statement about why you would like to do a clinical rotation at VESH, including areas of interest in veterinary medicine (e.g., surgery, emergency).
3. Potential dates for your externship.
4. School deadline information if your school has a deadline requiring an answer about availability.

Benefits

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

EEO Statement

Ethos Veterinary Health 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.

Location

South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States.