Veterinary Technician Practicum

Southsaskatchewananimalhospital; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 9,100 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

NVA Canada’s VT Practicum Program offers final-year veterinary technician students hands-on experience in a supportive, dynamic environment. Work with experienced veterinarians and RVTs to develop skills in patient care, labs, anesthesia, surgical assistance, radiology and more.

Practicums range from two to eight weeks, fitting your schedule and career goals. Eligible students in accredited VT programs in Canada may receive a travel stipend to help with expenses while focused on learning.

Qualifications

• Final-year veterinary technician students enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada.
• Willingness to gain hands-on experience across patient care, lab work, anesthesia and radiology.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical skills in patient care, laboratory procedures and anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians and RVTs in surgical settings and radiology.
• Communicate effectively with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Patient care

Laboratory procedures

Anesthesia

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Communication

Education

Enrollment in an accredited VT program in Canada

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Overview

Dive into rehabilitation therapy, receive mentoring from an experienced RVT, and seize multiple opportunities to sharpen your skills!

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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, 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.