Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Kitchener is offering an externship for clinical year veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing exams, assisting in surgeries, and managing patient care. Students may receive a travel and living expense stipend. This externship is designed to enhance clinical and communication skills.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Understand day-to-day operations of the practice.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in surgical procedures and medical management 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. 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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. This externship is designed for clinical year students. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel / living expense stipend. Click to view list of stipend amounts and for details on the stipend program.