Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Ottawa offers externships for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This unique opportunity provides hands-on clinical experience and mentorship in a supportive environment. Students will engage in various responsibilities, including patient care, diagnostics, and enhancing communication skills. A travel/living stipend is available for eligible students.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• Gaining experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.
• Hands-on experience with surgical procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Perform clinical tasks and assist in surgical procedures.
• Create treatment plans and manage patients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

3rd or 4th year veterinary student

Job description

At Algonquin Animal Hospital , we offer great mentorship in a fear-free practice. An externship experience at our 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 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. Algonquin Animal Hospital offers externships to 3rd and 4th year veterinary 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.

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