Veterinary Technician Practicum

Job summary

Gain real-world experience in a veterinary clinic by assisting with patient care, laboratory procedures, and surgical tasks. Develop professional communication skills with medical teams and clients to prepare for a career as an RVT.

Job details

Great team that fosters learning in a supportive, respectful and fun clinic. In house Ultrasound and laser therapy. 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 real-world experience in a veterinary clinic by assisting with patient care, laboratory procedures, and surgical tasks. Develop professional communication skills with medical teams and clients to prepare for a career as an RVT.

Requirements

Candidates must be final-year veterinary technician students enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada. Applicants must be completing their final practicum during their final year of study.

Benefits

• Travel Stipend

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Care
• Laboratory Procedures
• Anesthesia
• Surgical Assistance
• Radiology
• Communication
• Ultrasound
• Laser Therapy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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