Vet Externship: General Practice — Hands-on Surgery & Care

National Veterinary Associates; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates invites veterinary students to participate in a clinical externship at one of our hospitals. This program offers hands-on experience in history taking, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and supporting or performing surgeries under supervision.

Externals will also practice communication with the veterinary team and clients, and travel/living stipends are available for participants depending on the hospital schedule.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students (any class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Develop and practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

National Veterinary Associates invites veterinary students to participate in a clinical externship at one of our hospitals. This program offers hands-on experience in history taking, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and supporting or performing surgeries under supervision.

Externals will also practice communication with the veterinary team and clients, and travel/living stipends are available for participants depending on the hospital schedule.