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- Employment type
- Internship / apprenticeship
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Dec 12, 2026
- Posting language
- English
Job summary
Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in various veterinary practices. They will also have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
Job details
Three Islands Veterinary Services is a small animal practice located in a beautiful small town nestled between two of the most scenic Kawartha Lakes. We are proud to have meaningful relationships with our clients. We specialize in dentistry and receive referrals from many clinics in our area. Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their 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 in NVA externships. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.
What you’ll do
Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in various veterinary practices. They will also have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
Requirements
All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in the externship. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a stipend.
Benefits
- Travel/Living Expense Stipend
Listed skills
- Communication · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- staff · Preferred
- expense · Preferred
- management · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Patient Histories
- Physical Exams
- Treatment Plans
- Diagnostics
- Dentistry Services
- Surgical Procedures
- Medical Management
- Communication Skills
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Education
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