Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA Canada; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 14,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living stipend

Job summary

Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic in Bowmanville, Canada, offers externships for fourth-year veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in companion animal care, exotics, and zoo animals.

Externs will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to develop clinical skills and communication with the medical team and clients, with travel/living expense stipends available.

Qualifications

• Externships offered to 4th year veterinary students.
• Opportunity to practice history taking, exams, and treatment planning.
• Experience with surgery observation/assistance and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and order diagnostics as needed.
• Assist or observe dental and other surgical procedures.
• Communicate with clients and support staff regarding care.

Skills

History taking

Physical examination

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical observation

Medical management

Communication

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 Veterianry 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.