Veterinary Technician Practicum

Southsaskatchewananimalhospital; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Southsaskatchewananimalhospital offers a practicum program for final-year veterinary technician students in Canada, providing real-world experience in a supportive environment. Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs to enhance their clinical skills in various procedures.

The program lasts between two to eight weeks, with stipends available to cover travel expenses, ensuring students can focus on their learning.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is paramount, fostering a welcoming space for all participants.

Qualifications

• Final-year veterinary technician students enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada.
• Completion of final practicum in the final year.
• Willingness to learn across patient care, lab procedures, anesthesia, and radiology.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience alongside veterinarians and RVTs.
• Develop clinical skills in patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, surgical assistance, and radiology.
• Contribute to radiology and client communication as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Final-year VT student in Canada

Tools

Radiology equipment

Anesthesia monitoring devices

Job description

Overview

We have a diverse and unique team. We are passionate about learning/training with four current team members enrolled in the PENN Foster program and a new Grad DVM on the team. We also host DVM students for practicum placements. We also know how to laugh and all have a dark sense of humour which gets us through even the most difficult of days.

Program Details

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.

Eligibility

• Final-year veterinary technician students enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada.
• Students completing their final practicum in the final year.

Benefits

• Practicum duration ranging from two to eight weeks, fitting schedule and career goals.
• Stipend to cover travel expenses.

Commitment to Diversity and 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.