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Veterinary Extern - General Practice

@ NVA Canada

Shubenacadie East, Nova Scotia

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Overview

NVA Canada is offering a veterinary externship at Fundy Veterinarians Ltd, a mixed animal practice in central Nova Scotia. The extern works alongside supervising veterinarians on patient histories, physical exams, diagnostics, dentistry and surgery, for two to eight weeks. Open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students, with a travel and living expense stipend for clinical students.

Responsibilities:

  • Gather patient histories and perform physical exams
  • Create treatment plans and perform diagnostics
  • Assist or perform surgical procedures and dentistry
  • Manage patient medical care with supervising veterinarian
  • Communicate with medical team, support staff and clients

Requirements summary:

  • 3rd or 4th year veterinary student
  • Enrolled in clinical portion of veterinary education
  • Interest in mixed animal practice

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Employer posting date
2026-08-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-11

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationDoctorate (required)
Fields of studyVeterinary medicine
Perks mentionedHome office allowance

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Full company description

We partner with pet parents to give every pet their best life. Every day, at every stage. Their best life is your best life.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1115 North Service Rd W, Unit 2, Oakville, Ontario L6M 2V9, CA
Other recorded names
  • NVA Canada
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We partner with pet parents to give every pet their best life. Every day, at every stage. Their best life is your best life.

FieldValue
IndustryVeterinary Services
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersOakville, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

Fundy Veterinarians Ltd is a mixed animal practice that has been serving clients in central Nova Scotia for over 50 years. We have 6 large animal, and 5 small animal vets, shared between two locations. Students can expect exposure to a broad range of experiences and interests from our veterinarians and support staff; a true sample of real life beyond vet school.

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 at Fundy Veterinarians are designed for 3rd and 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.

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