St. Charles Veterinary Hospital, FL

Description of Elective Experience

This veterinary externship provides students with hands-on observational and participatory experience under the direct mentorship of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). The extern will shadow the mentor DVM throughout daily clinical operations, gaining exposure to a wide range of veterinary medical practices in a professional clinical setting.

Under supervision, the student will observe and assist with patient intake, physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care, as appropriate to their level of training and institutional guidelines. The externship emphasizes the development of clinical reasoning, professional communication, ethical decision-making, and client interaction.

The mentor DVM will provide guidance, feedback, and instruction, helping the student integrate academic knowledge with real-world veterinary practice. This externship is designed to enhance the student’s understanding of veterinary medicine, clinic workflow, and the responsibilities of a practicing veterinarian while fostering professional growth and career development.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Seven DVM staff of a 24 hour state of the art medical faciality with advanced diagnostic capabilities including a full in house lab, ultrasound machine, CT machine, surgical laser, electrocautery, etc.  

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

Between 36-40 hours per week, variable days of the week, the student will observe and assist with patient intake, physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care, as appropriate to their level of training and institutional guidelines. The externship emphasizes the development of clinical reasoning, professional communication, ethical decision-making, and client interaction.

Supervisor
Jamie Nenezian, DVM
Contact email
Address

2360 NORTH BLVD WEST
Davenport, FL 33837
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
36-40
Global engagement opportunity
No
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