Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Morgan Animal Hospital.; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Animal Hospital in Niagara Falls offers a comprehensive externship for veterinary students, providing hands-on clinical experience in a full-service medical and surgical environment. Students will work closely with veterinarians to develop their skills, including patient care and communication.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply, regardless of class year.
• In the clinical portion of education to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and observing/assisting in surgeries.
• Practicing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Compassion

Education

Veterinary Student

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

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Veterinary Extern General Practice • Niagra Falls, Ontario