Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in North Bay, Canada, offers externship opportunities for 4th-year veterinary students. This hands-on experience provides the chance to work closely with veterinarians in a supportive setting, covering tasks like patient exams, treatment plans, and surgical assistance. Diversity and inclusion are key values in the workplace, making it an ideal environment for students to thrive.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Skills in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Ability to assist in surgical procedures and medical management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian during externship.
• Improve communication skills with medical team and clients.
• Gain hands-on experience in a supportive practice.

Education

Veterinary degree (4th or 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. At Cassells Animal Hospital , we are a small animal practice that fosters a supportive and enjoyable work environment. You will have the opportunity to flex a variety of skill sets outside of annual visits and routine surgeries as there is no emergency clinic close by. Our team is fun-loving and work well together in stressful situations to provide the best medicine.

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.

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.