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NC
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NVA Canada
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NVA Canada
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NVA Canada
ON
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Veterinary Extern - General Practice
NVA Canada
ON
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Veterinary Extern - General Practice
NVA Canada
ON

NVA Canada

Veterinary Extern - General Practice

ON, Canada
Newcastle, NB, Canada

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Job details

Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 28, 2026

Original job description

Our growing team at Newcastle Veterinary Clinic is located in the Durham Region, a short drive to downtown Toronto. Why join us? Our seasoned team is highly collaborative and supportive of one another. We are committed to individual growth through fostering a learning environment. We have a highly trained team with over 50 years of combined experience in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical skills willing to mentor new grads. Our clinic is progressive and well-equipped to care for small companion animals for our loyal clientele

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships are offered to 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality.

At NVA Canada, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

•We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

•All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers sites: careers.nvacanada.ca

•There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA Canada!

Please note that we use third-party recruitment software, which may include artificial intelligence features to assist in screening applications.

NVA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

The veterinary extern at NVA Canada will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to take patient histories, examine animals, help build treatment plans and assist with diagnostics, dentistry and surgery. The extern also practices communication with the medical team, support staff and clients.

Requirements

Candidates need to be fourth-year veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. The role asks for a willingness to learn from mentors and to communicate clearly with the team and clients.

Skills

Patient history taking
Physical examination
Treatment planning
Diagnostic testing
Veterinary dentistry
Surgical assistance
Surgical procedures
Medical management of patients
Client communication
Teamwork
Small animal medicine
Clinical skills

Benefits

Travel and living expense stipend

Keywords

veterinary extern
veterinary externship
veterinary student
general practice
small animal
companion animal
veterinary medicine
clinical rotation
dentistry
surgery
diagnostics
physical examination
treatment plan
patient care
veterinary clinic
animal health
Durham Region
Toronto
NVA Canada

Seniority

Entry level

Perks

Remote work allowance

Languages

English

Fields of study

Veterinary medicine

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