Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Village of Spring Lake; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering a hands-on externship for veterinary students at Clarke Animal Hospital in Alberta. Students will gain practical experience in patient care, including exam procedures, diagnostics, and surgery assistance. Externships typically last between two to eight weeks, and candidates must be in their final clinical year of veterinary school. The program offers a travel/living stipend for students. NVA also provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401k options.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Ability to create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Experience with diagnostics and communication with the medical team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Practice clinical skills and communication with staff and clients.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop medical management of patients.
• Improve communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Clinical history taking

Physical examination

Diagnostic reasoning

Surgical observation

Education

Final clinical year of veterinary school

Job description

Clarke Animal Hospital

Clarke Animal Hospital is a busy 4 DVM practice that keeps things interesting each day. We perform surgery four days a week and our DVMs love to use diagnostics and dig into our sick patient visits. Our location makes us extra special for activities outside of work; we are just minutes away from the shore of Lake Michigan and all of the outdoor activities that people love to enjoy!

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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 Clarke Animal Hospital are offered only to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

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

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.