Overview
NVA Canada’s VT Practicum Program offers final-year veterinary technician students the chance to gain real-world experience in a supportive, dynamic workplace. Work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs to develop your clinical skills in patient care, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, surgical assistance, radiology, and more. Enhance your communication abilities with medical teams and clients, preparing you for a successful career as an RVT. Practicums range from two to eight weeks, fitting your schedule and career goals.
Program Activities
Patient care
Laboratory procedures
Anesthesia
Surgical assistance
Radiology
Additional clinical experience
Eligibility
Eligible students—those enrolled in an accredited VT program in Canada and completing their final practicum in their final year—can receive a stipend to help with travel expenses, allowing you to focus on learning without financial worries.
Benefits
The practicum duration ranges from two to eight weeks, and a stipend is provided for eligible students.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At NVA Canada we’re committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, feels comfortable and confident to be themselves, and reaches 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.