Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA Canada; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers veterinary externships that provide students with hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. This unique opportunity allows students to work alongside experienced veterinarians, gaining insights into patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. With externships ranging from two to eight weeks, students will enhance their clinical and communication skills while contributing to exceptional animal care. This program is designed for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education, ensuring a rich learning experience that prepares them for their future careers in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Travel/Living Expense Stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain clinical experience.
• Practice communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Patient History Gathering

Physical Exams

Surgical Procedures Assistance

Education

Veterinary Medicine Student

Job description

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