Veterinary Technician Practicum

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

Job summary

An established industry player offers a unique VT Practicum Program for final-year veterinary technician students. This opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment, working alongside skilled veterinarians and RVTs. You'll develop essential clinical skills in areas such as patient care, anesthesia, and surgical assistance while enhancing your communication abilities with medical teams and clients. The program is designed to fit your schedule, with practicums ranging from two to eight weeks, and eligible students may receive a stipend to assist with travel expenses. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values your growth and success in the veterinary field.

Benefits

Travel Expense Stipend

Supportive Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Final-year veterinary technician students gain real-world experience.
• Develop clinical skills in patient care, anesthesia, and more.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside veterinarians and RVTs to enhance clinical skills.
• Participate in patient care, laboratory procedures, and surgical assistance.

Skills

Patient Care

Laboratory Procedures

Anesthesia

Surgical Assistance

Radiology

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited VT Program Enrollment

Job description

Located on the beautiful sunshine coast - mainly small animal practice with a variety of emergencies, occasional exotics, dentistry where our RVTs are utilized with surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, patient care and emergency medicine. Amazing team always looking to add another pair of helpful hands.

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 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.