Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 3,300 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living expense stipend

Job summary

Uxbridge Veterinary Hospital, part of National Veterinary Associates, offers a veterinary externship for 3rd and 4th year students. Students work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures, while developing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, with opportunities for a travel/living expense stipend as part of the

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in gathering patient histories and physical exams.
• Ability to assist or perform dental, diagnostic, and surgical procedures.
• Strong communication with the medical team and clients.
• Externship offered to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian to gain clinical experience.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with diagnostics and procedures.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop professional communication with staff and clients.

Skills

patient histories

physical exams

treatment plans

diagnostics

dentistry services

surgical procedures

medical management

communication with team

communication with clients

Education

Vet student in clinical portion

Job description

Hospital Name: Uxbridge Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Employment Type: Externship

Description & Requirements

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. Uxbridge Veterinary Hospital is a thriving small‑animal practice, 45 minutes N/E of Toronto, with a diverse team of thirty‑six pet‑loving team members including six veterinarians. Our team pride ourselves on exceeding owner expectations while continually enhancing the quality of care we provide to our patients. We love our patients. It shows in everything we do.

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 are offered to 3rd and 4th year students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.