The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking applications from interested DVM students to work as Student Assistants in various roles in the small and large animal teaching hospitals. Successful candidates will make up a list of students to work in a casual, as needed basis during the 2024/2025 academic year.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties will vary among the different services. The basic duties for all clinical positions will include:
- Assisting with basic nursing care
- Assisting with treatments and diagnostic procedures.
- Updating patient flowsheets and medical records with activities associated with the role
- Assisting clinicians and technicians with critical care duties in small animal ICU and the large animal hospital
- Providing leave coverage for kennel assistants and animal care attendants
- Providing emergency assistance after-hours
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the VTH
- Performing other related duties as required
- Some shifts will involve working nights, weekends, statutory holidays, and during university closures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must be active DVM students
- Previous veterinary clinical experience preferred
- Must possess strong work ethic and accountability, with good written and verbal communication skills required
In your application, please detail any veterinary clinic/hospital experience you have and your comfort level with the duties described, including treatment areas, small animal, and large animal hospitals.
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.