Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA Canada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living expense stipend

Job summary

Douglas Animal Hospital in Fredericton, NB offers veterinary externships for students in the clinical portion of their training. Working with a supervising veterinarian, externs gain hands-on experience in patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting surgical procedures.

Externals will develop communication skills with the medical team and clients; most programs run two to eight weeks and are open to veterinary students in their 3rd, 4th, or

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students in clinical years.
• Hands-on exposure under supervision.
• Focus on history taking, exams, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient histories and performs physical exams.
• Participates in creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observes or assists dental procedures and surgeries.
• Develops communication with medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical observation

Education

Veterinary student in clinical year

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. Douglas Animal Hospital is located in beautiful Fredericton, NB.

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. Veterinary students in their 3rd, 4th or clinical year are encouraged to apply.

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