Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Bowen Veterinary Services; Bowen Island Municipality; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider on Bowen Island offers an externship for veterinary students. This unpaid experience provides hands-on clinical skills and exposure to day-to-day operations, allowing students to work closely with veterinarians on patient care. Ideal candidates are students in their 4th or clinical year, and stipends are available for living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their 4th year or clinical year are encouraged to participate.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures and participate in medical management of patients.
• Practice clinical skills and develop communication skills with the medical team.

Job description

Overview

An externship is an unpaid educational experience. NVA hospitals offer students the opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. Bowen Veterinary Services is a small boutique clinic on a small, community-minded island in BC. NVA Canada values a supportive environment dedicated to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, and dentistry services.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures and participate in medical management of patients.
• Practice clinical skills and develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Eligibility and Duration

• Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.
• Students in their 4th year or clinical year are encouraged to participate.

Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. View stipend amounts and details in the stipend program.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.