Veterinary Technician Practicum

Job summary

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

Job details

We have 7 highly trained and awesome vets, 7 RVTS/VTS willing to help and educate. We see all kinds of animals. 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.

What you’ll do

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Travel Expense Stipend

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
• Veterinary Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education