Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Chatham-Kent Veterinary Hospital; Chatham; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship experiences at their hospitals, providing veterinary students with hands-on clinical training. Students will engage in patient care activities, including gathering histories, performing exams, and assisting in procedures. The externship typically lasts from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. Encouraged applicants are veterinary students in their clinical year, who may receive a stipend for travel and living expenses. NVA emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their 4th or clinic year are encouraged to apply.
• Eligible students will receive a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and carry out diagnostics.
• Perform dentistry services and manage patient medical care.
• Practice communication with medical staff and clients.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital provides a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Group and Practice Locations

• Chatham-Kent Veterinary Hospital (Chatham, Ontario)
• Blenheim Veterinary Hospital (Blenheim, Ontario)
• South Ridge Veterinary Clinic (Ridgetown, Ontario)

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans and carry out diagnostics
• Perform dentistry services, observe or assist in surgical procedures, and manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication with medical staff and clients

Most externship experiences last from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Veterinary students in their 4th or clinic year are encouraged to apply.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel / living expense stipend. View stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality.

NVA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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 our 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.