Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Douglas Animal Hospital; Fredericton; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Fredericton is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Students will work closely with supervising veterinarians and perform duties such as patient examinations, treatment planning, and assisting in surgical procedures. Ideal candidates are in their 3rd, 4th or clinical year of study. The externship lasts two to eight weeks and stipends may be provided.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their 3rd, 4th or clinical year are encouraged to apply.
• Clinical portion of education must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.

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. Stipend amounts and program details are available.

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.