Veterinary Technician Practicum

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is offering a unique opportunity for final-year veterinary technician students through its VT Practicum Program. This program allows students to gain invaluable real-world experience in a supportive environment, working alongside seasoned veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. Participants will enhance their clinical skills in various areas such as patient care, anesthesia, and surgical assistance, while also improving their communication abilities with medical teams. With practicums ranging from two to eight weeks, students can tailor their experience to fit their career goals, all while receiving a stipend to alleviate travel expenses. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to fostering growth and learning.

Benefits

Stipend for travel expenses

Supportive learning environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Final-year veterinary technician students gain real-world experience.
• Develop clinical skills in patient care and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs.
• 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

Great team here at Island City. We strive to help each other learn and grow. We focus on the pets and their people.

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 patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, surgical assistance, radiology, and more.

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 important parts of our everyday reality. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone feels 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.