Small Animal Vet Extern — Hands-On Practice + Stipend

National Veterinary Associates; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 3,300 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living expense stipend

Job summary

Uxbridge Veterinary Hospital, part of National Veterinary Associates, offers a veterinary externship for 3rd and 4th year students. Students work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures, while developing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, with opportunities for a travel/living expense stipend as part of the

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in gathering patient histories and physical exams.
• Ability to assist or perform dental, diagnostic, and surgical procedures.
• Strong communication with the medical team and clients.
• Externship offered to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian to gain clinical experience.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with diagnostics and procedures.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop professional communication with staff and clients.

Skills

patient histories

physical exams

treatment plans

diagnostics

dentistry services

surgical procedures

medical management

communication with team

communication with clients

Education

Vet student in clinical portion

Job description

Uxbridge Veterinary Hospital, part of National Veterinary Associates, offers a veterinary externship for 3rd and 4th year students. Students work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures, while developing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, with opportunities for a travel/living expense stipend as part of the