Veterinary Technician Practicum

Southsaskatchewananimalhospital; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel expenses

Job summary

Southsaskatchewananimalhospital in Williams Lake is offering a practicum opportunity for final-year veterinary technician students through NVA Canada. This program allows students to gain real-world experience in a supportive environment, developing vital clinical skills alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs.

The practicums can last from two to eight weeks, fitting students' schedules and career goals. Eligible students can receive a stipend for travel expenses, ensuring they can focus on their professional development.

Qualifications

• Final-year veterinary technician student.
• Good communication abilities with medical teams and clients.
• Stipend to help with travel expenses for eligible students.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience alongside experienced veterinarians.
• Develop clinical skills in patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, and more.

Education

Enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada

Job description

If you're a veterinary technician student looking for a thriving, inclusive, supportive veterinary team committed to providing excellent & compassionate care to their patients and with decades of experience mentoring veterinary students, Animal Care Hospital of Williams Lake may be what you're looking for!

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.

NVA Canada is 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.