Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Strathroy-Caradoc; On-site; CAD 14,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Living expenses stipend

Job summary

A veterinary care organization is offering an externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students in Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario. Students will gain hands-on clinical experience by working closely with veterinarians, performing patient exams, and assisting in surgeries. The externship, lasting two to eight weeks, aims to support diverse students in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Must be in the clinical portion of veterinary education.
• Experience in gathering patient histories.
• Basic surgical assistance skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Perform physical exams and diagnostics.
• Assist in surgical procedures.
• Develop communication with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient examination

Surgical assistance

Creating treatment plans

Education

3rd or 4th year veterinary student

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.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Mount Brydges Animal Clinic are only offered to 3rd and 4th year veterianry 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.

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.