Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Veterinary Student Externship – Shady Brook Animal Hospital
📍 Located in a thriving community | $1,000 Travel Stipend | Supportive Mentorship
Are you looking to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while being mentored by a collaborative and experienced team? At Shady Brook Animal Hospital, our externship program is designed to give veterinary students a well-rounded clinical experience in a welcoming, high-quality practice environment.
As part of the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) network, we are committed to fostering a positive learning experience rooted in mentorship, teamwork, and excellent patient care. You’ll gain invaluable insight into the daily operations of a successful veterinary hospital, all while sharpening your clinical and communication skills.
What You’ll Experience:
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One-on-one mentorship from seasoned Associate Veterinarians
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Hands-on experience performing physical exams and gathering patient histories
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Diagnostic workups, treatment plan creation, and case discussions
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Exposure to dentistry services and the opportunity to assist in surgical procedures
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Client communication training and team collaboration opportunities
Program Highlights:
📅 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks (flexible based on student and hospital schedules)
🎓 Eligibility: veterinary students
💸 Stipend: $1,000 for students in their clinical years to assist with travel/living expenses
Join us at Shady Brook Animal Hospital and experience a supportive, engaging externship that prepares you for success as a future veterinarian.
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: