Offsite Electives

We are 9 doctor AAHA accredited busy general practice that is used to having students. We serve as a core 3rd year site for Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary medicine.  We also host 4th year students from Western University of Health Sciences, Midwestern University, and UC Davis.  

We have been associated with Western University for over 20 years. 

We have one doctor who is ABVP certified as well as one doctor who is DACT certified and about 30% of her caseload is reproduction offering a unique experience in small animal clinical medicine. 

Join a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative 5-doctor practice that offers a well-rounded and hands-on externship experience. At 2525 Sunset Veterinarians, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care across a broad spectrum of medicine while fostering a supportive environment for learning and growth.

Our hospital provides comprehensive general practice services alongside advanced diagnostics and surgical capabilities. Externs will gain exposure to in-house ultrasound, complex soft tissue procedures, and orthopedic surgeries—including TPLOs and other common orthopedic repairs. In addition to routine care, our team manages urgent and emergent cases, offering valuable experience in triage, critical thinking, and real-time decision-making.

This externship is designed to be highly interactive and mentorship-driven. You’ll work closely with our experienced veterinarians, who are committed to teaching, case discussion, and helping you build confidence in both clinical and communication skills. Whether your interests lie in surgery, internal medicine, or emergency care, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your experience and actively participate in cases.

What to expect:

Hands-on experience in a high-quality GP setting with advanced services

Exposure to ultrasound diagnostics and interpretation Participation in orthopedic procedures, including TPLO Involvement in urgent and emergent case management

One-on-one mentorship with a collaborative, supportive doctor team

A culture centered around patient care, client communication, and continuous learning

This is an ideal externship for students seeking a well-rounded clinical experience with meaningful mentorship in a progressive, team-oriented environment.

Mixed animal practice. Mostly mobile and mostly large animal. 2 vets servicing fairfield and surrounding counties.

Student we be participating in client intakes, history taking, physical exams,  problem list, diagnostic plans, and practicing medical records.  Also assisting in soft tissue surgery, dental procedures,  interpreting radiographs and practicing abdominal point if care ultrasound.  This is an outpatient care facility with some urgent care appointments.

We are a growing 4 (almost 5) doctor practice in Allen Park, MI. Student will be responsible for obtaining histories, performing physical examinations and discussing exam findings and developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans and discussing client education with the owner. They will also be performing blood draws, vaccine administrations practicing restraint. They will also be assisting in routine and potentially emergency sterile surgeries (canine/feline OVH, OE, cystotomies, gastropexies, exploratory laparotomies, laceration repairs, etc) and assisting in routine dental cleanings and observing/assisting in extractions. 

Student will be shadowing a licensed veterinarian and will be exposed to a variety of medical and surgical cases. 

Here at Cotswold Animal Hospital, our mission is to provide high quality medicine that is personalized for each patient. We strive to create an environment in which all clients feel at home and comfortable with the decisions they make about their pets' healthcare. We understand that everyone comes from different backgrounds and may have different beliefs, but we all share the common goal of wanting our pets to remain healthy and extend the human-animal bond.

We offer a 1-2 week externship program for 3rd or 4th year veterinarian students. Students will get hands-on experience in what they will face in a day to day at a small animal veterinary practice.

Externs will gain experience in the following areas

• Wellness Care (canine, feline, puppy, kitten)
• General Internal Medicine
• Dermatogology
• Nutritution
• Behavior
• Ultrasound
• Radiology
• Surgical Skills
• Dental Skills

• Nursing Skills

   

The primary purpose of our Veterinary Student Externship is to provide a hands-on learning experience for 3rd and 4th year students who are enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. The program is typically scheduled for 2-week blocks at our hospital. We feel that the students who possess an open mind and a willingness to learn will benefit the most from our externship.

This 2-week, 40-hour-per-week externship at a busy municipal animal shelter in South Florida offers fourth-year veterinary students an intensive, hands-on introduction to shelter medicine in a high-volume, public-facing environment. The shelter manages over 12,000 animals annually, providing a broad scope of services including high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgeries, community medicine, neonatal kitten/puppy rearing, animal cruelty investigations, foster wellness appointments, and public vaccine clinics.

The student will primarily focus on performing and assisting with routine sterilization surgeries (spays and neuters) in a fast-paced HQHVSN setting, gaining efficiency and proficiency in these high-volume procedures while maintaining excellent patient care standards. Additional core experiences include:

• Conducting animal assessments and triage of common over-the-counter emergencies and shelter intakes.
• Performing and assisting with routine physical exams and health evaluations.
• Learning safe and effective techniques for handling and working with difficult or fractious animals.
• Collaborating closely with Animal Control Officers and Animal Crimes Detectives on field cases, cruelty investigations, and evidence collection.
• Potential opportunities to observe veterinary testimony in courtroom proceedings related to animal cruelty or neglect cases.

This externship provides invaluable exposure to the unique challenges and rewards of public shelter veterinary practice in a region with high animal intake volumes, emphasizing population control, preventive medicine, forensic veterinary skills, and community outreach. It is ideal for students interested in shelter medicine, public health, or animal welfare law enforcement.

Ambulatory large and exotic animal medicine