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.
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.
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.
2360 NORTH BLVD WEST
Davenport, FL 33837
United States