Veterinary Technician Practicum

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

Job summary

An innovative clinic is offering a unique VT Practicum Program for final-year veterinary technician students. This opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, working alongside skilled veterinarians and RVTs. You will develop essential clinical skills in areas such as patient care, anesthesia, and surgical assistance while also enhancing your communication abilities with medical teams and clients. The program is designed to fit your schedule and career goals, ensuring you can focus on learning without financial worries. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values your strengths and supports your growth in the veterinary field.

Benefits

Travel Stipend

Qualifications

• Final-year veterinary technician students gain real-world experience.
• Work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical skills in patient care and laboratory procedures.
• Enhance communication abilities with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Patient Care

Laboratory Procedures

Anesthesia

Surgical Assistance

Radiology

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited VT Program

Job description

We are a friendly fast-paced clinic that embraces each team member's strengths. We prioritize working together and supporting each other in every aspect of the clinic. We allow our staff to follow their passions and flourish while maintaining a high level of patient and client care.

NVA Canada’s VT Practicum Program offers final-year veterinary technician students the chance to gain real-world experience in a supportive, dynamic environment. Work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs to develop your clinical skills in patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, surgical assistance, radiology, and more. Enhance your communication abilities with medical teams and clients, preparing you for a successful career as an RVT. Practicums range from two to eight weeks, fitting your schedule and career goals.

Eligible students—those enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada and completing their final practicum in their final year—can receive a stipend to help with travel expenses, allowing you to focus on learning without financial worries.

At NVA Canada, diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, and our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.