Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Kawartha Lakes is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing examinations, and assisting in surgical procedures. The externship typically lasts from two to eight weeks, with a stipend for eligible students. Join a diverse and inclusive environment and enhance your clinical skills while supporting the community.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical education.
• Strong communication skills to interact with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics and dentistry services.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage patient's medical care.

Job description

Overview

Three Islands Veterinary Services is a small animal practice located in a beautiful town nestled between two scenic Kawartha Lakes. We are proud to have meaningful relationships with our clients and specialize in dentistry, receiving referrals from many clinics in our area.

Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in:

• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical examinations
• Creation of treatment plans
• Diagnostics and dentistry services
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients

In addition to clinical skills, externs will have opportunities to practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Program Details

Most externship experiences 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. A list of stipend amounts and details on the stipend program are available (no links provided herein).

Diversity and Inclusion

At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality. 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.