Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 5,600 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Job summary

Three Islands Veterinary Services, a small animal practice in a scenic Kawartha Lakes town, offers an externship for veterinary students to work closely with a supervising veterinarian.

You will gain hands-on experience gathering histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, and dentistry services, while observing or assisting in surgical procedures and communicating with the medical team and clients.

Qualifications

• Enrolled veterinary student seeking clinical exposure.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures, and assist in medical management of patients.

Job description

About Three Islands Veterinary Services

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.

Externship Overview

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.

Duration

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.

Stipend

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.