Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as an extern, offering clinical year students a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in veterinary medicine. Work closely with Associate Veterinarians to enhance your clinical and communication skills while assisting in various patient care activities over a flexible two to eight week schedule.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Eligibility for students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Experience with patient histories, exams and treatment plans.
• Ability to assist with surgeries and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Clinical examination

Surgical assistance

Education

Veterinary student in clinical year

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 HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.