Veterinary Technician Practicum

NVA Canada; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting VT Practicum Program for final-year veterinary technician students. This opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience alongside seasoned veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians in a rural Ontario setting. You'll develop essential clinical skills in patient care, anesthesia, surgical assistance, and more. The program is designed to fit your schedule, ranging from two to eight weeks, and includes a stipend to help with travel expenses, ensuring you can focus on your learning without financial stress. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, where you can thrive and reach your full potential.

Benefits

Stipend for travel expenses

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Final-year veterinary technician students must be enrolled in an accredited program.
• Ability to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience in patient care, anesthesia, and surgical assistance.
• Enhance communication abilities with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Patient care

Laboratory procedures

Anesthesia

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Communication skills

Education

Accredited VT program

Job description

We have been in business for over 30 years. Some of our team members have been here since we opened. We are rural Ontario, smaller town feel, which has given us the ability to establish longstanding, meaningful and caring relationships with our clients and their pets. We offer x-ray, ultrasound, surgery, COHAT services on top of high quality medicine.

NVA Canada’s VT Practicum Program offers final-year veterinary technician students the chance to gain real-world experience in a supportive, dynamic environment. Work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs to develop your clinical skills in:

1. Patient care
2. Laboratory procedures
3. Anesthesia
4. Surgical assistance
5. Radiology

Enhance your communication abilities with medical teams and clients, preparing you for a successful career as an RVT. Practicums range from two to eight weeks, fitting your schedule and career goals. Eligible students—those enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada and completing their final practicum in their final year—can receive a stipend to help with travel expenses, allowing you to focus on learning without financial worries.

At NVA Canada, diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, and our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.