Veterinary Extern - General Practice

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

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary medicine offers externship experiences for veterinary students to gain valuable clinical skills in a supportive environment. Students work closely with experienced veterinarians, engaging in hands-on patient care and participating in daily operations at the practice. With externships ranging from two to eight weeks, participants receive a stipend to assist with travel and living expenses during their training.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Willingness to learn and practice clinical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assist in surgical procedures and create treatment plans.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

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 Associate Veterinarians 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. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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.