Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend program

Job summary

Three Islands Veterinary Services in a small town nestled between two Kawartha Lakes offers veterinary externships for students to gain hands-on experience gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, and providing dentistry services under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Externships typically run from two to eight weeks; all veterinary students are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Qualifications

• All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Responsibilities

• Gaining experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, and observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients and communicating with the medical team, support staff and clients.

Job description

Hospital Name: Three Islands Veterinary Services

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Three Islands Veterinary Services is a small animal practice located in a beautiful small town nestled between two of the most scenic Kawartha Lakes. We are proud to have meaningful relationships with our clients. We specialize in dentistry and receive referrals from many clinics in our area.

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. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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.