About this role
2026 Summer DVM Student
Location: Vancouver, BC
VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centre is accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Veterinary 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: [email protected] for further information or click Apply Now!
VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Other facts
About VCA Animal Hospitals
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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What you'll do
- As a Summer DVM Student, you will work closely with veterinary professionals, gaining hands-on experience in patient intake, treatment, and surgical procedures. You will also assist with laboratory diagnostics and learn about client care and hospital operations.
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