Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks veterinary externs to gain hands-on experience at Beattie Pet Hospital Stoney Creek. Externs work under supervision to learn history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or assistance.

Stipends are available for travel and living expenses; programs run for two to eight weeks depending on schedules, with opportunities to engage with clients and the veterinary team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Externship experience in a veterinary hospital providing hands-on clinical exposure.
• Experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, and dentistry services.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in clinical procedures.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
• Observe or perform surgical procedures and assist in medical management of patients.

Job description

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

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.

Most externship experiences at Beattie Pet Hospital Stoney Creek 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.