San Luis Rey Equine Hospital, CA

San Luis Rey Equine Hospital offers 2-4 week externship rotations. On-site housing is provided when available. Externs participate in twice daily rounds, assist in case work-up, journal club, and observe in all surgeries, lameness evaluations and imaging procedures. They are present for the work-up of all emergency cases and gain a vast array of experience in medicine, surgery, sports medicine, lameness and anesthesia. Opportunity for exposure to rehabilitation facility associated with practice.

Associated Veterinarians and special expertise available:

• Nick Huggons, DVM, DACVS
• Korin Potenza, DVM, resident ACVSMR
• Andrew R.E. Jones, BVetMed MS MRCVS DACVS-LA
• Liz Nelson, BVSc, DACVIM
• Lindsey Porubovich, DVM
• Brittany Bazeley, DVM
• Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM (consultant)
• Tom Wilkinson, DVM, ACVR (consultant)
• Sean P. Collins, DVM, MS, DAVCO (consultant)
• Sarah Puchalski, DVM, DACVR (consultant)

Educational Resources Provided:

• Twice daily clinic rounds
• Weekly Journal club or Topic rounds
• Radiology rounds
• Journals, text, internet provided on-site

Responsibilites:

• Assist in treatments as needed and as abilities allow
• Participate in emergency and elective cases
• Participate in journal club and rounds
• Students allowed to participate at associated sports medicine and rehabilitation facility

Student Supervision:

Hours are approximately 6am to 6pm Monday Through Friday, although many students stay later to participate with procedures and emergencies- this is a 24/7 hospital. Weekends are 6am to ?? depending on case load and emergencies. Night time emergencies depending on time of year and frequency

Housing is provided, if available.

4211 Holly Lane
Bonsall, CA 92003
United States