Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is offering a hands-on externship for veterinary students to gain clinical experience in a supportive environment. This opportunity includes working closely with supervising veterinarians to develop practical skills while providing care for animals. Externs will gain insight into day-to-day operations and the chance to practice both clinical and communication skills.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Hands-on clinical experience

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to work in a collaborative medical team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on clinical experience under supervision.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Practice communication skills with staff and clients.

Job description

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.

Morgan Animal Hospital in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario, offers a comprehensive externship experience for veterinary students. As a full-service medical and surgical hospital, it provides an array of services including preventative health care, advanced surgical procedures like laparoscopy, and dental care. The hospital is equipped with an in-house laboratory, radiology suite, and pharmacy, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art environment.

The dedicated team at Morgan Animal Hospital prides itself on treating every pet with the utmost care and compassion, making it an ideal place for students to learn and grow. 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. 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. For details on the stipend program, please visit our website. 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.