Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA Canada; Shubenacadie; On-site; CAD 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A mixed animal practice in Nova Scotia is offering an internship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Interns will work closely with veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of animal care, including patient histories, physical exams, and surgical procedures. The position is designed to help students develop clinical skills while providing a stipend for travel/living expenses. This opportunity is ideal for those pursuing a veterinary career.

Qualifications

• 3rd and 4th year veterinary students eligible for the externship.
• In clinical education portion.
• Eligible for travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary degree (in progress)

Job description

Overview

Fundy Veterinarians Ltd is a mixed animal practice that has been serving clients in central Nova Scotia for over 50 years. We have 6 large animal, and 5 small animal vets, shared between two locations. Students can expect exposure to a broad range of experiences and interests from our veterinarians and support staff; a true sample of real life beyond vet school.

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 or 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. Externships at Fundy Veterinarians are designed for 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.

Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Internship
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Veterinary Services

Responsibilities

• Gaining experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients.
• Practicing communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• Externships at Fundy Veterinarians are designed for 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.