Student Assistant (Up to 6 Positions) - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College

Competition Number:
13S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Position:
Student Assistant (Up to 6 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 40 hours per week (rotating schedule that includes evenings, overnights, weekends and statutory holidays)
Salary:

$17.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

May 11 鈥� August 14, 2026

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) is seeking applications from interested DVM students to work as Student Assistants in the VTH during the summer months, between May and August 2026.  There are up to 6 positions available in the Small Animal ICU & ER, or the Large Animal Hospital Services.

Please note: This competition will also be used to create a casual list for the 2026/2027 Academic term for students interested in working as casual student assistants in the VTH beyond summer 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Positions are available in the following roles with their responsibilities described below each position.  All positions are full-time (averaging 40 hours/week).  Positions would run from mid-May 2026 to mid-August 2026 (finishing prior to the start of the school year) and involve a rotating schedule that includes evenings, overnights, weekends and statutory holidays.

SA ICU/SA Primary Emergency (4 positions)

  • Working with the ICU & Primary Emergency teams to support patient care of critical patients in the SA ICU, and support the triage, patient assessment, and care of patients with the Primary Emergency Service
  • Assisting with patient care and client communication
  • Helping to maintain infection control practices within the hospital and high standards of cleanliness and animal husbandry

LA Float (2 positions)

  • Assisting in a variety of LA hospital services, including LA Medicine, LA Surgery and Theriogenology
  • Assisting with patient care and helping to maintain infection control practices within the hospital and high standards of cleanliness and animal husbandry
  • May also include assisting with field services - AES and Farm Service

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a 17吃瓜 student, with preference given to candidates who are currently enrolled in the DVM program
  • Must be able to commit to work in a full-time capacity for the duration of the summer period
  • Previous veterinary clinical experience preferred
  • Must possess a strong work ethic and accountability with good written and verbal communication skills

In your application, please detail any veterinary clinic/hospital experience you have and your comfort level with the duties described, including those in treatment areas, small animal emergency & ICU services, and large animal clinical services. Please also detail your prior commitments, if any, during the summer 2026.

Priority will be given to 17吃瓜 students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 17吃瓜, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

17吃瓜 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 17吃瓜 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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17吃瓜 encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university鈥檚 various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.