Veterinary Extern - Specialty

National Veterinary Associates; West Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Massachusetts is seeking externs for a clinical experience tailored to students in their third or fourth year of veterinary school. The externship provides a blend of general practice and emergency care, along with mentoring from clinicians. This opportunity is perfect for students pursuing a DVM or VMD. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be third or fourth-year students of accredited domestic or international veterinary schools.
• Pursuing a DVM, VMD, or foreign equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Externs will rotate through all departments or focus on their areas of interest.
• Receive one-on-one mentoring by experienced clinicians.

Education

Accredited DVM or VMD program

Job description

Overview

Applicants must be third or fourth-year students of accredited domestic or international veterinary schools, pursuing a DVM, VMD or foreign equivalent.

New England Animal Medical Center is a small hospital with a friendly atmosphere and core values of teamwork and professional development. The hospital houses a General Practice as well as Emergency/Critical Care and Surgery departments. Externs may rotate through all departments or focus on their own area(s) of interest. Externs will receive one-on-one mentoring by experienced clinicians and interact with our skilled support team. The hospital also hosts on-site small animal surgery and emergency/critical care internships.

Facilities

We are fully equipped, including an on-site clinical laboratory for in-house bloodwork and cytology, CT, digital radiology, ultrasound, rigid and flexible endoscopy, oxygen cages, and patient monitoring (EKG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2). In-house echocardiography and cardiology consultations are available three days a week. Abdominal ultrasounds are available Monday through Friday.

Location

NEAMC is located in southeastern Massachusetts, close to the major cities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI. The surrounding area is rich in history and culture. Nature and outdoor activities abound with plenty of parks, hiking trails, forests, farms, beaches and bodies of water. There are a large number of local shopping and entertainment venues, including Patriots’s Place, located near Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots.

Experience and Goals

At NEAMC we strive to provide externs with an enjoyable and educational experience, tailored to their personal interests and goals. We have a strong focus on teaching and value the opportunity to meet and guide future veterinarians on their educational journey.

Program details

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at NEAMC are offered to clinical year students only.

Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, EVH 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.

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.