Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Ontario is offering an externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Interns will work closely with supervising veterinarians to learn essential skills like gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. This externship lasts from two to eight weeks and includes a stipend for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient care.

Job description

Overview

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 share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on providing exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration and Eligibility

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.

Stipend Details

Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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