Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Ontario offers externship opportunities for veterinary students. Participants will receive hands-on experience and mentorship by working alongside experienced veterinarians, enhancing both their clinical and communication skills in a supportive environment. This externship typically lasts from two to eight weeks and includes a stipend for travel/living expenses.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Hands-on mentorship

Friendly and supportive staff

Qualifications

• Current veterinary student in clinical training.
• Willingness to learn and engage with the medical team.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Assist in diagnostics and treatment plan creation.
• Participate in observing and performing surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Patient Management

Physical Exams

Dentistry Services

Surgical Procedures

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

Job description

At Gananoque Veterinary Clinic , our veterinarians enjoy mentorship opportunities, and our welcoming, supportive, friendly, and engaged support staff are the major highlights of our hospital. Students can expect to learn a lot through hands-on mentoring with our amazing team.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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.

We care for cats, dogs, pocket pets, rabbits, reptiles, birds and snakes. We are a group of three hospitals that focus on building relationships with our clients.

Most externship experiences at Gananoque Veterinary Clinic 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.