2026 Summer DVM Student, Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centre

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2026 Summer DVM Student

Location: Vancouver BC

VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centreis accepting applications for our Summer 2026Veterinary 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 technologist(s).

Workspace: As a member of VCA Canada VAERC is a rapidly growing Emergency and Specialty Hospital offering Emergency Critical Care Internal Medicine Surgery Ophthalmology Cardiology Radiology and Oncology 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:

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

*The amount of responsibility duties supervision and delegation will depend on your veterinary school year and provincial veterinary legislation guidelines*

Requirements:

Applicants must be enrolled in an AVMA-accredited DVM program
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs repeatedly
Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty
Calm compassionate and nurturing attitude

Email: for further information or click Apply Now!

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2026 Summer DVM StudentLocation: Vancouver BCVCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centreis accepting applications for our Summer 2026Veterinary Student positions. This is a great opportunity to apply your classroom studies within a hospital environment and acquire first-hand experience i...