Student Assistant

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 2026-2027 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

• Must be a current UPEI student
• Must be enrolled in the DVM program
• Previous veterinary clinical experience preferred
• Must possess strong work ethic and accountability
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.