Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA Canada; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 5,600 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary group in Uxbridge is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Interns will shadow veterinarians, practice examining patients, and develop communication skills within a supportive team. This opportunity is open to third- and fourth-year students in a clinical program, with a stipend available for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates should be in the clinical portion of their veterinary education.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks.
• Eligibility includes being enrolled in a veterinary program.

Responsibilities

• Work with the veterinarian to gather patient histories and perform exams.
• Practice communication skills with staff and clients.
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate diagnostics and medical management.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical procedures

Medical management

Communication with team/clients

Education

Third- and fourth-year veterinary students

Job description

Overview

An externship for the Veterinary Extern - General Practice role at NVA Canada 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.

Responsibilities

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

Program details

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships are offered to 3rd and 4th year students.

Eligibility

Third- and fourth-year veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for externships.

Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Details on stipend amounts and the stipend program are available.

Location

Uxbridge Veterinary Hospital, 45 minutes northeast of Toronto.