Veterinary Technician Practicum

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

Job summary

NVA Canada is offering a practicum opportunity for final-year veterinary technician students at the Family Pet Hospital & 24Hr Emergency Centre in Lethbridge, AB. Students will gain hands-on experience in both general practice and emergency care, working alongside seasoned professionals to enhance their skills in various veterinary procedures. The program fosters diversity and inclusion while supporting students through stipends for travel expenses, ensuring they can focus on their learning experience.

Benefits

Stipend for travel expenses

Qualifications

• Eligibility for students completing their final practicum.
• Positive attitude and a commitment to learning required.
• Practicum duration ranges from two to eight weeks.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care and laboratory procedures.
• Assist in anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Develop communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Patient care

Laboratory procedures

Anesthesia

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Communication

Education

Enrolled in an accredited VT program

Job description

Our Veterinary Technologists play a pivotal role in supporting Veterinarians to deliver exceptional medical care to our cherished patients. We are looking to provide a unique experience to practicum students who have a positive attitude, a thirst for knowledge, and a profound commitment to nurturing the human-animal bond.

About Family Pet Hospital & 24Hr Emergency Centre

We are a hybrid hospital that offers experience in both general practice and emergency care.

NVA Canada’s VT Practicum Program offers final-year veterinary technician students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a supportive, dynamic environment. Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs to develop skills in patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, surgical assistance, radiology, and more.

This program helps enhance communication abilities with medical teams and clients, preparing students for a successful career as an RVT. Practicums range from two to eight weeks, accommodating various schedules and career goals.

Eligibility and Benefits

Eligible students—those enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada and completing their final practicum in their final year—may receive a stipend to assist with travel expenses, allowing focus on learning without financial worries.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At NVA Canada, diversity and inclusion are integral to our daily operations. We are dedicated 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, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Veterinary Technician • Lethbridge, AB, Canada