Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Baywood Animal Hospital.; Midhurst; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An externship at a small animal general practice in Midhurst, ON offers veterinary students hands-on clinical experience. Students will work closely with a supervising veterinarian and gain skills in various areas including diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgical procedures. The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and includes opportunities to practice communication with the medical team and clients.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories.
• Performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Education

Veterinary student in 4th or clinical year

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although each NVA hospital is unique, they share common qualities: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

This externship takes place at a small animal general practice located in Midhurst, ON. Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in:

1. Gathering patient histories
2. Performing physical exams
3. Creating treatment plans
4. Diagnostics and dentistry services
5. Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
6. Medical management of patients

In addition to clinical skills, externs will have opportunities to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients. The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Veterinary students in their 4th or clinical year are encouraged to apply. Those in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here to view the stipend amounts and details about the program.