Veterinary Student (Vet Immersion)
- Québec, QC, Canada
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Job details
- Working hours
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Veterinarians are at the heart of our organization, and we are deeply committed to supporting the next generation. Contributing to the development of tomorrow’s veterinary doctors is an integral part of Groupe vétérinaire Daubigny’s DNA.
As part of our VET IMMERSION program, we offer summer employment opportunities to veterinary medicine students in several of our clinics and hospitals across Quebec.
Position Title
- Veterinary Student (Vet Immersion)
Employment Type
- Paid summer internship
- Full-time: 30 to 40 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
- Duration: 6–12 weeks
- Salary: Competitive
Direct Supervisor
- Veterinarian / Clinic Director
Eligibility
- Enrolled in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an accredited veterinary medicine program (AVMA)
- Authorized to work in Canada
Position Summary
The veterinary student actively participates in the medical and technical activities of the clinic. Under the supervision of a veterinarian, the student contributes to patient care, technical support, consultation assistance, and surgical assistance, and may perform tasks normally assigned and/or delegated based on their level of competence and in accordance with applicable regulations.
This position is designed to provide a meaningful and enriching clinical experience while also supporting the operational needs of the clinic. Students participating in the Vet Immersion program will also have the opportunity to attend a shadowing day at the Centre Vétérinaire Daubigny and participate in a course at the Daubigny Veterinary Academy.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Assistance
- Assist the veterinarian during consultations
- Contribute to the development of diagnostic and treatment plans
- Perform medical histories and collect client information
- Perform delegated medical procedures under supervision (physical exams, sample collection, cytology, etc.)
- Administer treatments and medications as directed by the veterinarian
Patient Care
- Monitor hospitalized animals
- Place and maintain IV catheters
- Administer fluid therapy
- Provide wound care
- Monitor anesthesia
- Assist in surgery (preparation, asepsis, instrumentation, recovery)
Technical Duties (Similar to Veterinary Technician/Assistant Role)
- Blood collection and laboratory analyses
- Radiography
- Preparation and maintenance of medical equipment
- Instrument sterilization
- Medical record keeping
Client Service
- Communicate medical recommendations (as directed)
- Provide guidance on prevention and nutrition (as directed)
- Participate in follow-up calls
- General Support
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Follow biosecurity protocols
- Collaborate with technical and administrative team members
More about this job
Responsibilities
The veterinary student will assist the veterinarian with consultations, monitor hospitalized animals and help in surgery. The student also handles lab work, radiography, equipment and record keeping, and follows biosecurity protocols.
Requirements
Candidates need to be enrolled in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an AVMA-accredited veterinary medicine program and be authorized to work in Canada. Hands-on clinical and technical skills are a plus.
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Anesthesia monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Fluid therapy
- Wound care
- Radiography
- Blood collection
- Laboratory analysis
- Instrument sterilization
- Medical record keeping
- Client communication
- Biosecurity protocols
- Animal handling
- Patient monitoring
Benefits
- Paid summer internship
- Shadowing day at Centre Vétérinaire Daubigny
- Course at the Daubigny Veterinary Academy
Categories
- Healthcare
- Education
- Agriculture
Keywords
- veterinary student
- veterinary internship
- vet immersion
- summer internship
- veterinary assistant
- veterinary technician
- animal care
- surgical assistance
- radiography
- IV catheter
- anesthesia monitoring
- clinical experience
- AVMA
- Quebec
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Radiography equipment
- IV catheters
- Sterilization equipment
Languages
- English
- French
Fields of study
- Veterinary medicine