Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Rural Municipality of West St. Paul; On-site; CAD 7,057 - 8,453; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced veterinarians

Comprehensive benefits program

Travel/living expense stipend of $500

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Manitoba offers an externship experience for veterinary students, providing unique hands-on clinical exposure and mentorship. Students will collaborate closely with veterinarians, gaining vital skills in patient care, diagnostics, and surgery.

Externships typically last between two to eight weeks, with a stipend for travel/living expenses. NVA supports a diverse team and emphasizes continuous growth and development.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), and more, ensuring a comprehensive support system for all employees.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Eligibility for a travel/living expense stipend of $500.
• Commitment to learning and hands-on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a supervising veterinarian.
• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures and medical management of patients.

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.

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.

What we offer at our facility:

• Mentorship – A large management team to provide support to team leaders and support staff.
• Collaboration – Join a diverse team of 15 veterinarians with a broad range of interests, opportunity to work with board‑certified surgeons and cardiologists, and a dedicated advanced diagnostic department.
• Strong Support Staff – Abundance of Certified and Experienced Veterinary Technicians Leadership team members on all shifts.
• Empowered Leadership Team – Leadership Team that encourages new ideas and feedback, daily team huddles, monthly team meetings, and continuing education highly encouraged.
• Hospital management that are active in the daily practice operations.
• Opportunities to Learn and Grow – Scrub in with our Board‑Certified Surgeon weekly and Cardiologist on‑site monthly.
• Emergency and urgent care, state‑of‑the‑art facility and equipment.
• Diagnostics: full in‑house lab suite, C.T., multiple ultrasound machines, therapeutics, surgical laser, full dental and surgical suites equipped with 60‑inch monitor for viewing of radiographs during procedures, physical therapy equipment and supplies, endoscope with retrieval tools for a less invasive approach to foreign body retrieval, laser therapy, and more. 24‑hour in‑house hospitalization with around‑the‑clock care.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Southview Animal Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Southview Animal Hospital is $500.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.