Veterinarian Student Information

If you are enrolled in a CVMA/AVMA-accredited program, you are eligible for a student membership with the MVMA (for more information, click here). As a Veterinarian Student Member, you can gain practical experience in Manitoba under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

Opportunities such as employment, externships, or rotations give you hands-on experience and help you build connections within the veterinary community. These experiences allow you to develop your clinical skills, demonstrate your work ethic, and learn how to thrive in a professional practice setting. Engaging directly with practices also helps you form relationships that can lead to future employment after graduation, giving you a head start in your career.

MVMA Resources:

Practices looking for students are listed on the Veterinarian Student Practices Opportunity Map. This listing is free and frequently consulted by WCVM students when looking for employment.

Look at the Veterinarian Students Seeking Practice Opportunities Page. This resource provides an up-to-date list of Veterinarian Student Members who are looking for practice opportunities in Manitoba.

Clinics should consider hosting a WCVM externship or rotation through the WCVM. For more information, click here. To find clinics that accept Externships and Rotations, please visit the Student Practice Opportunities page.

Consider applying for funding through the Veterinary Student Employment Program (VetSTEP). For more information, click here.

WCVM Community Awareness Program:

Each summer from May to August, WCVM vet students can give one-hour presentations on animal health to schools, 4-H clubs, and youth groups in their home communities. These sessions often include hands-on activities. Students are paid and supported by the WCVM admissions team.

If your clinic is hosting a student or knows of local groups that may be interested, consider sharing this opportunity. It helps students build confidence, connect locally, and encourages them to return after graduation.

For more details and to get involved, click here.

WCVM VIP Day:

Each year, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine hosts VIP Day, an industry showcase organized by the graduating class. It offers vendors the opportunity to connect with future veterinarians, share their services, and support students on their path to the profession. The day includes booth space, meals, and valuable networking opportunities.

For information about the WCVM VIP Day 2025, please click here.

MVMA Student Events Information:

MVMA hosts events each year designed to help students connect with the Manitoba community. These events provide valuable opportunities for attendees to establish professional relationships, expand their professional networks, and gain insight into the local veterinary field. MVMA is dedicated to supporting students as they develop connections that will benefit their careers. To stay informed about upcoming student events, please visit our Members page.

WCVM Student Representatives

We are pleased to introduce our WCVM Student Representatives, Savannah Jolicoeur and Erica Friesen. They have been sending out messages on our behalf outside of the MVMA, but if you need their contact information directly, please reach out to engagement@mvma.ca.

Savannah Jolicoeur, an incoming third-year WCVM student, has a strong foundation in student engagement and communication. Passionate about fostering connections, she looks forward to representing her peers and strengthening ties between WCVM students and the Manitoba veterinary community.

Erica Friesen, an incoming second-year WCVM student, is a thoughtful communicator with excellent organizational skills and a deep commitment to the future of veterinary medicine. She is excited to support her peers and help cultivate a strong, collaborative relationship between students and the MVMA.