Veterinary Technician Practicum

Job summary

Students will gain hands-on experience in clinical tasks including patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, surgical assistance, and radiology. They will also work to enhance communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Job details

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 at Baccalieu Trail Animal Hospital in beautiful Bay Robert's, Newfoundland, 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.

What you’ll do

Students will gain hands-on experience in clinical tasks including patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, surgical assistance, and radiology. They will also work to enhance communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Requirements

Applicants must be final-year veterinary technician students enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada. The practicum is designed for those completing their final clinical placement.

Benefits

• Stipend for travel expenses

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Care
• Laboratory Procedures
• Anesthesia
• Surgical Assistance
• Radiology
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Veterinary Nursing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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