Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Bracebridge; On-site; CAD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Canada is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Interns will work closely with veterinarians to gather patient histories, perform exams, and assist in surgeries. The program is open to all veterinary students during their clinical education phase, promoting a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to perform physical exams and assist in surgical procedures.
• Strong communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Job description

LEARN, Work & Play in Bracebridge, located in beautiful Muskoka. Our 2-Veterinarian clinic provides compassionate and exceptional care to dogs, cats and exotics! Our team of Veterinarians take pleasure in supporting through mentorship opportunities. Our support teams are welcoming, proficient & encouraging. Students joining Bracebridge Animal Hospital will experience hands-on mentoring support while working with an awesome team.

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

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. Note: Links to stipend amounts and program details have been removed as they are not relevant to the job description.

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.