Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Ontario offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Students will work closely with a supervising veterinarian, practicing skills such as patient history gathering, physical exams, and surgery assistance. Opportunities for travel/living stipend available for eligible students. The clinic fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Experience or willingness to observe and assist with surgical procedures.
• Strong communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Practice clinical skills and communication with the team and clients.
• Participate in diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient management.

Education

Veterinary student in 4th or clinical year

Job description

Job Description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them. Big Bay Animal Hospital is a great team that works together to enrich the lives of all the pets we see. The variety of animals that we care for in our hospital makes for exciting medicine.

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. Veterinary students in their 4th or clinical year are encouraged to apply. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.