Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Barrie; On-site; CAD 8,900 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living expense stipend

Job summary

Allandale Veterinary Hospital in Barrie, Ontario, is offering a veterinary externship for students in their final clinical year. You will work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, and opportunities include communicating with the medical team, staff, and clients during clinical exposure.

Qualifications

• Final year veterinary student in clinical year.
• Externship is temporary and based on hospital scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories with supervising veterinarian.
• Perform physical exams and assist in creating treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry, or surgical procedures.
• Observe and assist in medical management of patients.
• Develop communication with medical team and clients.

Education

Final year veterinary student

Job description

Hospital Name: Allandale Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Employment Type: Temporary

Description & Requirements

We are a busy, full-service, 11-doctor practice in beautiful Barrie, ON.We have a great team of experienced Veterinarians who are happy to share their knowledge and collaborate.We have been an AAHA Accredited Hospital for over 25 years and are Fear Free and Feline Friendly Certified.We see a variety of breeds of dogs and cats, as well as pocket pets and the odd pig!

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Allandale Veterinary Hospital are reserved for students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Benefits

• Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.