Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Location
squamish, squamish lillooet regional district
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 02, 2026
An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.
Responsibilities
- work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories
- performing physical exams
- creation of treatment plans
- diagnostics
- dentistry services
- observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures
- medical management of patients
- practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients
Eligibility and Duration
Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on studen...