UrgentVet (Manchester, NH)

Description of Elective Experience

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.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

UrgentVet was founded to fill the gap between your regular veterinarian and the ER vet. When your pet has a mild illness or minor injury after hours, we’ll provide the compassionate care your pet needs and the affordability and convenience you want. We have single doctor shifts 7 days a week dedicated to treat pets with the following ailments:

Cases

  • Vomiting/diarrhea/bloody urine 

  • Not eating/drinking 

  • Wounds 

  • Bites 

  • Poisoning 

  • Lameness 

  • ADR (Aint Doing Right) 

  • Skin/Eye/Ear 

  • Euthanasia (have separate comfort room) 

  • Minor Surgeries (lacerations, hematomas, blocked cats) 

    • Anything you can do with sedation or anesthesia in the open, treatment area

We have:

  • Radiographs - can send radiology to a teleradiologist. Radiology stat consults

  • Ultrasounds 

  • Lab work 

  • Full or light anesthesia (sedation)

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

The Veterinary Student Extern is responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient medical care under the direct supervision of our veterinary staff. They will be expected to perform in-house diagnostic tests (hematology, chemistry, and radiology) with competence, perform routine client education, and to assist in surgical procedures. 

Supervisor
Externships at AVG
Address

2305 Brown Avenue, Ste 2
Manchester, NH 03103
United States

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