Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic.; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic offers externships for 4th year veterinary students, providing hands-on experience in various clinical tasks including patient management, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Students will enhance their clinical skills while working closely with experienced veterinarians in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Practice clinical and communication skills with the medical team.
• Participate in medical management of patients.

Skills

Communication

Patient management

Clinical skills

Education

4th year veterinary student

Job description

is a GP practice that has been open for over 50 years. We see cats and dogs and a large variety of exotics including Avians, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Pocket Pets. We also service the animals of the local zoo.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in:

1. Gathering patient histories
2. Performing physical exams
3. Creation of treatment plans
4. Diagnostics
5. Dentistry services
6. Observing / assisting or performing surgical procedures
7. 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 Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic are offered to 4th year veterinary students. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel / living expense stipend. Click to view list of stipend amounts and for details on the stipend program.

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Veterinary Extern General Practice • Bowmanville, Ontario