Veterinary Extern: Hands-On Small Animal Medicine

National Veterinary Associates; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks a veterinary extern at Riverside Small Animal Hospital in Canada. The extern will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery.

Opportunities include practicing communication with the medical team, staff, and clients, with externships ranging from two to eight weeks and designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in 3rd or 4th year.
• Externship involves direct veterinary clinical exposure.

Responsibilities

• Glean patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in diagnostics.
• Assist or perform dental services as needed.
• Observe or assist surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop communication with the medical team, staff and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Third/Fourth-year veterinary student

Job description

National Veterinary Associates seeks a veterinary extern at Riverside Small Animal Hospital in Canada. The extern will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery.

Opportunities include practicing communication with the medical team, staff, and clients, with externships ranging from two to eight weeks and designed for 3rd and 4th year students.