Vet Extern: Hands-On Mentorship & Clinical Skills

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Bracebridge; On-site; CAD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracebridge Animal Hospital in Bracebridge, Muskoka, is offering a veterinary externship open to veterinary students. The externship focuses on hands-on mentoring while working with a two-veterinarian team, providing exposure to dogs, cats and exotics.

Externs will gain experience gathering histories, performing exams, forming treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting in surgeries. Travel/living stipends may be available, and externships range from two to eight weeks.

Qualifications

• Students currently enrolled in veterinary studies.
• Externship experience includes performing histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures.
• Strong communication with the medical team, support staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist or perform physical exams and help create treatment plans.
• Observe or assist in dental procedures and surgeries.
• Document patient histories and medical management, and contribute to case discussions.
• Engage with clients to explain care plans and post-visit instructions.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Bracebridge Animal Hospital in Bracebridge, Muskoka, is offering a veterinary externship open to veterinary students. The externship focuses on hands-on mentoring while working with a two-veterinarian team, providing exposure to dogs, cats and exotics.

Externs will gain experience gathering histories, performing exams, forming treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting in surgeries. Travel/living stipends may be available, and externships range from two to eight weeks.