Offsite Electives

Banfield's externship program gives students an idea of what it is like to work in a corporate small animal practice that focuses on preventive care. The student will be able to shadow doctors but also be hands on and develop their technical skills. We will typically sit down on the first day and go over the student's goals for the externship so that we can tailor the experience as much as possible to the individual students' needs. 

Business hours M-Fri small animal general practice with appointments and procedures

General practice- daily appointments and surgical experience

During the externship, participants usually spend time rotating through different departments, including emergency, internal medicine, and surgery. In the emergency department, externs may assist in triaging incoming cases, observing and learning how to stabilize critical patients, and gaining exposure to a wide range of urgent medical conditions.

In the internal medicine department, externs may shadow experienced veterinarians as they diagnose and manage complex medical cases. This could involve performing diagnostic procedures such as bloodwork, radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. Externs may also learn about treatment plans, patient monitoring, and client communication skills.

In the surgery department, externs may observe or assist in various surgical procedures, such as soft tissue surgeries and orthopedic surgeries. They may learn about surgical techniques, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care. Externs might also have the opportunity to participate in rounds, case discussions, and learn about pre-operative evaluations.

Throughout the externship, participants can expect to interact with veterinary technicians, support staff, and experienced veterinarians. They may have the chance to develop clinical skills, such as handling and restraining animals, performing basic procedures, and understanding medical terminology. Additionally, externs may gain insights into the administrative aspects of veterinary practice, including medical records, client communication, and hospital management.

Overall, a typical extern experience in a veterinary clinic with emergency, internal medicine, and surgery departments offers a comprehensive exposure to a wide range of medical cases, emergency situations, and surgical procedures. It helps aspiring veterinarians develop their clinical skills, expand their knowledge base, and make valuable connections within the veterinary field.

The extern will have the opportunity to learn how to provide clinical, diagnostics, and surgical care to a variety of research species including rodents, USDA species, avian species. Opportunities can also include IACUC and regulatory activities such protocol review, semi-annual inspections, and post approval monitoring.  USC is an ACLAM accredited residency program, and the extern will participate in the didactic program.

Busy, 5 doctor small animal general practice in rural-suburban setting outside Toledo, Ohio.  Students will experience preventive care, sick patient work up and treatment, general surgery, and dental care.   Our team of veterinarians and technicians have a wealth of knowledge and are eager to both mentor and learn from students.

We are a small animal general medicine and urgent care practice.  The student will experience a variety of things including preventative care, complex medicine cases, surgery, and emergency/urgent care.

River Trails Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited small animal (dog and cat) general practice servicing Deerfield, IL and the surrounding areas. Our doctors are proficient in a wide variety of medical and surgical procedures, including (but not limited to): spays/neuters, mass removals, gastrotomies/enterotomies, resection and anastamosis, cystotomies, dental extractions, and abdominal ultrasounds.

An extern will be involved directly with clinicians and take part in all aspects of workup and treatment (medical and surgical).

We are an eight DVM practice and see a wide range of surgery, dental, medical and routine wellness cases. Our students get daily surgery and dental exposure, and are allowed to get hands on experience. Our students get hands on experience with medical cases, emergencies that walk in, routine wellness exams and drop offs. The normal work week is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. 

MGAH is a full-service small animal hospital.  Participation in examinations, treatment and surgery.  Client interaction and discussions.