Veterinary Technician Practicum

Job summary

Gain practical experience alongside veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians in patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, surgical assistance, and radiology. Develop clinical and communication skills while working 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 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

Gain practical experience alongside veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians in patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, surgical assistance, and radiology. Develop clinical and communication skills while working with medical teams and clients.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited veterinary technician program in Canada and be completing their final practicum during their final year. The practicum lasts two to eight weeks; eligible students may receive a stipend to help with travel expenses.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education