Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as an extern and gain hands-on clinical experience. This program offers future veterinarians the chance to work in a supportive environment while developing essential clinical and communication skills. Positions typically last between two to eight weeks, providing valuable exposure to daily operations and patient care.

Benefits

Travel/Living Expense Stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their clinical portion of education are encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on experience in physical exams and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian on patient exams and treatment plans.
• Observe and assist in surgeries and diagnostics.

Skills

Patient History Gathering

Physical Exams

Communication Skills

Education

Clinical Year Veterinary Students

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. Baywood Animal Hospital is a small animal general practice located in Midhurst, ON.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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. Veterinary students in their 4th or clinical year are encouraged to apply.

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.

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