Rotating Summer Veterinary Student DVM Program 2024, Toronto, GTA , VCA Canada Animal Hospitals
VCA Animal Hospitals
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
VCA Canada Toronto and GTAToronto, North York, Mississauga - OntarioVCA Canada Animal Hospitals in the Toronto and GTA region are accepting applications for the 2024 Rotating Summer Veterinary Student DVM program. 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 Rotating Summer DVM Student program will provide you with an enriching rotating experience at our designated veterinary hospitals, offering a diverse range of veterinary medicine, services, and care; providing invaluable insights into your career path after graduation. As a valued member of our team, you
will have the opportunity to develop practical and professional skills by working under the guidance of licensed veterinarians and registered technicians/technologists.Rotating Schedules are flexible from May to August, depending on student availability.Hospital Locations include Beaches Animal Hospital, Lakeshore Animal Hospital, Lawrence Veterinary Clinic, Mount Pleasant-Davisville Animal Hospital, Rosedale Animal Hospital, Westside Animal Hospital, Willowdale Animal HospitalYou will be introduced to the inner workings of our hospitals while also gaining exposure and education in
the following areas:
- Patient intake and triage
- Patient handling and restraint
- Client care and relationship management
- Treatment and hands-on compassionate care
- Observe or assist in surgical, non-surgical procedures, and anesthesia
- Assist with laboratory and imaging diagnostics
- Train in the use of in-house practice management software
- General hospital maintenance
Requirements:
- Applicants must be enrolled in an AVMA-accredited DVM program
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Must be able to repeatedly lift at least 40 lbs
- Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty
- Calm, compassionate, and nurturing attitude