Veterinary Extern - General Practice

At Algonquin Animal Hospital, we offer great mentorship in a fear-free practice. An externship experience at our 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. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them. 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. Algonquin Animal Hospital offers externships to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. 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.

Students will gain hands-on clinical experience in general practice, including performing physical exams and assisting with surgical procedures. They will also practice communication skills with the medical team and clients while learning day-to-day hospital operations.

Applicants must be 3rd or 4th year veterinary students. Eligibility for a stipend is limited to those in the clinical portion of their education.

• Travel/Living Expense Stipend

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• Patient History Gathering
• Physical Examinations
• Treatment Planning
• Diagnostics
• Dentistry Services
• Surgical Assisting
• Medical Management
• Client Communication

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Education

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Jul 26, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Internship