Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Durham Region is offering an externship for 4th year veterinary students. Students will gain hands-on experience in clinical skills, treatment planning, and surgical procedures while working closely with a supervising veterinarian. The externship also emphasizes communication skills with the medical team and clients. A travel/living expense stipend is available for students.

Qualifications

• Must be in the clinical portion of their education.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Ability to observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Practice clinical skills and communication with the medical team and clients.
• Create treatment plans and medical management of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinary team and clients to support care.

Skills

Gather patient history

Physical examinations

Treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical assistance

Education

4th year veterinary student

Job description

Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic is a GP practice that has been open for over 50 years. We see cats and dogs and a large variety of exotics including Avians, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Pocket Pets. We also service the animals of the local zoo.

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 Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic are offered to 4th year veterinary students.

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

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