Summer DVM Student Animal Emergency & Referral Centre

Overview

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).

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-decade presence in Vancouver, and we moved to our state-of-the-art facility in July 2016.

• 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*

• 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

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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.

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