Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA Canada; Thornbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an externship program for veterinary students at a state-of-the-art facility in Thornbury. This unique opportunity allows students to gain hands-on clinical experience while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals. Externs will engage in various tasks, including patient histories, physical exams, and surgical procedures, all within a supportive environment committed to excellent animal care. This program is perfect for those looking to enhance their veterinary skills and build confidence in a real-world setting. Join a forward-thinking organization that values education and professional growth.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain clinical experience.
• Practice communication skills with medical team and clients.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Creation of treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures

Medical management of patients

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Thornbury Veterinary Hospital offers an excellent externship program for veterinary students eager to gain practical experience in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. Located in the heart of beautiful Thornbury, Ontario, the hospital provides a full range of veterinary services, including general practice, advanced orthopedic surgery, dentistry, and more. Externs will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed team of friendly, highly trained professionals, including experienced veterinarians and dedicated veterinary technicians. This program is ideal for students looking to enhance their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

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. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view a list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.