Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 16,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship and clinical experience

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Ottawa is seeking veterinary students for externship opportunities. Students will work closely with veterinarians to gain clinical experience in a supportive environment. This externship provides a unique opportunity to learn about day-to-day operations and develop essential skills. The hands-on experience lasts from two to eight weeks and supports the academic growth of students.

Qualifications

• Eligible students should be in the clinical portion of their education.
• Experience working closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in treatment planning and diagnostics.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.
• Observe and assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Observe or assist surgical procedures and medical management.
• Communicate with medical team and clients.

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

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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