Veterinary Technician Practicum
Veterinary Technician Practicum participants will gain real-world experience in various clinical skills such as patient care and laboratory procedures. They will work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs to enhance their communication abilities with medical teams and clients.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted May 14, 2026
- Apply by Jan 1, 2027
- 1 position
Job summary
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 in 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. 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.
What you’ll do
Veterinary Technician Practicum participants will gain real-world experience in various clinical skills such as patient care and laboratory procedures. They will work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs to enhance their communication abilities with medical teams and clients.
Requirements
Eligible candidates must be final-year veterinary technician students enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada. They should be completing their final practicum in their final year.
Benefits
• Stipend for Travel Expenses
Listed skills
- Clinical carePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Patient Care
- Laboratory Procedures
- Anesthesia
- Surgical Assistance
- Radiology
- Communication Skills
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Education
- Social Services
- Consulting
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Jan 1, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Internship