Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Halifax is offering a unique externship opportunity for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This externship allows students to gain hands-on clinical experience, work closely with veterinarians, and develop their communication skills within a supportive environment. The duration ranges from two to eight weeks, with travel and living stipends available.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year veterinary student.
• Willingness to learn from veterinarians.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgeries.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team.

Job description

Overview

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 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.

In addition to general practice, our hospital is involved with reproduction services to small animal breeders and is an ICSB center for Atlantic Canada.

Most externship experiences at Carnegy Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. We offer externships to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Stipend and benefits

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. View list of stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.