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Summer DVM Student
Vancouver, BC
VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centre is accepting applications for our 2024 Veterinary DVM Summer Student positions. This is a great opportunity to apply your classroom studies within a hospital environment and acquire first-hand experience in working closely with VCA Canada veterinary professionals.
Our Veterinary summer student position will provide you with invaluable insights into your career path post-graduation. As a valued member of our team, you will develop practical and professional skills by working under a licensed veterinarian and/or registered technicians/technologists.
Workspace : As a member of VCA Canada, VAERC is a rapidly growing Emergency and Specialty Hospital offering Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology and Cardiology services. VAERC has had a four (4) decade presence in Vancouver and we moved to our state of the art facility in July 2016.
You will be introduced to the inner workings of our hospitals while also gaining exposure and education in the following areas:
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Patient intake and triage
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Patient handling and restraint
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Client care and relationship management
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Treatment and hands on compassionate care
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Observe or assist in surgical, non-surgical procedures, and anesthesia
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Assist with laboratory and imaging diagnostics
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Train in use of in-house practice management software
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General hospital maintenance
*The amount of responsibility, duties, supervision, and delegation will depend on your veterinary school year and provincial veterinary legislation guidelines*
Requirements:
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Applicants must be enrolled in an AVMA accredited DVM program
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Legally authorized to work in Canada
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Must be able to repeatedly lift at least 40 lbs
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Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty
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Calm, compassionate, and nurturing attitude
Email : [email protected] for further information or click Apply Now!
VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance , please let us know.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
