Veterinary Technician Practicum

NVA Canada; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits final-year veterinary technician students at a supportive practice in Eastern Ontario. This practicum program allows you to work alongside seasoned veterinarians and RVTs, gaining hands-on experience in essential areas such as patient care, anesthesia, and surgical assistance. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this dynamic environment fosters personal and professional growth, ensuring you feel confident and supported as you embark on your career. Plus, eligible students can receive a stipend to assist with travel expenses, making this an ideal chance to focus on your learning and development in the veterinary field.

Benefits

Stipend for travel expenses

Mentorship opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Final-year veterinary technician students gain real-world experience.
• Students must be enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical skills 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

Gananoque is a smaller community, within a 20-minute drive of Kingston, Ontario. Our team has a diverse staff with years of experience working with animals. We have both seasoned and new veterinary staff, and love opportunities to mentor and develop new entrants to the industry. Our practice has larger rooms that help us to offer mentorship opportunities.

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.