Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Morgan Animal Hospital.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 5,600 - 8,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends for travel or living expenses

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship experience at Morgan Animal Hospital in Niagara Falls, NY for veterinary students. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a full-service medical and surgical hospital. Students will work closely with veterinarians in various areas including patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. The externship lasts from two to eight weeks, and participants may be eligible for a stipend covering travel or living expenses. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students from any class year are encouraged to apply.
• Eligibility for travel or living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories.
• Performing physical examinations.
• Creation of treatment plans.
• Diagnostics and dentistry services.
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients.
• Practicing communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Externship Experience at Morgan Animal Hospital

Morgan Animal Hospital in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario, offers a comprehensive externship experience for veterinary students. As a full‑service medical and surgical hospital, it provides an array of services including preventative health care, advanced surgical procedures such as laparoscopy, and dental care. The hospital is equipped with an in‑house laboratory, radiology suite, and pharmacy, ensuring students gain hands‑on experience in a state‑of‑the‑art environment.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in the following areas:

• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical examinations
• Creation of treatment plans
• Diagnostics and dentistry services
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients
• Practicing communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel or living expense stipend.

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.