Offsite Electives

small animal practice with just dogs and cats

This is an opportunity for the extern to learn about private veterinary practice. Our mix is 92% companion and 8% farm practice. We would allow the extern to participate in office and farm appointments, treatments, and surgery. We are only 45 minutes from Columbus, so it would not necessitate moving for the summer.

Exposure and involvement in General practice, Behavior, Acupuncture, Surgery and Dentistry 

Student will have the opportunity to perform physical examinations of feline and canine patients, develop diagnostic plans, collect samples and evaluate samples, develop a therapy plan, assist with surgical procedures including soft tissue and dental procedures. The student will also have opportunities to discuss history and case information with clients with which the student is comfortable.

Shadow specialty services (Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Radiology, Surgery, Oncology) during appointments and procedures.

Diadactic teaching, Journal Club, Grand Rounds, etc with interns on Tuesdays and Thursdays

We are interested in helping you gain the skills and knowledge to allow you to hit the ground running after you graduate!  Our mixed practice mainly services dogs and cats, but also horses and goats, and occasional pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets.  You will perform physical exams, discuss treatment plans, and observe client communication on a daily basis . Student who have worked with us assist in medical  treatments, surgery, induction, dentistry,ultrasound,and endoscopy.  We have a few veterinarians who would welcome you to ride along and assist on farm calls if you so desire. We have two offices-one is a more urban practice in the capitol city of Charleston, the other is a smaller more rural practice 10 minutes away in Elkview. Our clientele is diverse and we offer a broad spectrum of care. Students who have come to us in the past have been able to spend their spare time exploring all the adventures that Wild and Wonderful West Virginia has to offer such as whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking in the mountains (usually with their dogs) and, if the season is right, skiing. 

Student would be part of a busy small animal practice working closely with veterinarians, techs/staff and clients.  Students would be involved to the limit of their capabilities with the objective to teach them what we can during their stay.  We have two locations, Monroeville and Greensburg Pa.  A student would have option of full time in Monroeville or adding 1-2 days week at the  Greensburg office. 

The VCA Animal Specialty Group (VCA ASG) is a specialty referral practice located in Los Angeles, California. Animal Specialty Group was the first hospital in California to be certified as a specialty hospital by AAHA. The specialty staff is comprised of 3 board certified surgeons, 2 board certified internists, 2 board certified neurologists, 1 oncologist, and 1 board certified criticalist. The program is further complemented by surgery, internal medicine, and neurology specialty internships, as well as a surgical residency program. The emergency department is comprised of 8 internship-trained staff doctors.

A wide variety of cases are seen at VCA ASG. Surgery cases include: orthopedics, neurosurgery, soft tissue and general surgery, and oncologic surgery. The internists see all medicine cases and have a special interest in cardiology, immune-mediated disease, and endocrinology. The neurologists have a special interest in encephalitis, neurosurgery (intracranial and spinal cord), and seizures.

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As part of the VCA family, we are committed to providing you mentorship during your externship.  Some of our externs have returned as rotating interns which have gone on to residencies in internal medicine, neurology, dermatology, behavior, radiology, and sports medicine. In addition, just as many of our interns have gone on to find jobs in high quality private practices both in Los Angeles and beyond.  VCA has specific resources dedicated to helping interns place into residencies as well as into VCA general practices.

Didactic instruction includes daily clinical rounds where interns present cases along with their diagnostic and therapeutic plans. Weekly teaching rounds (alternating journal club, surgery, medicine, critical care, neurology, and oncology rounds) are designed to formally teach interns. Monthly lectures by senior clinicians and monthly SCVMA lectures are also part of the teaching program.

The overall objectives of the externship and internship are to:
- improve clinical and problem solving skills in medicine and surgery
- gain experience and instruction in advanced diagnostics, surgical and therapeutic techniques
- gain experience in client and professional communications
- prepare the intern for residency or clinical practice

ASG is located in beautiful, sunny Southern California, with access to many cultural, educational, and recreational activities. Local mountains for skiing, hiking, camping, horseback riding, or fishing are about a half hour drive from the hospital. The ocean is less than an hour away. Please visit our website at www.asgvets.com for more information.

Busy GP/ER Facility

AAHA Accredited 

Part of a family of 5 hospitals 

Core values: compassion, resepct, excellence, dedication, integrity, team effort

Our hospitals were built and have grown through internal mentorship and support.  We expect a high level of care, and we expect to provide the mentorship and guidance to acheive these goals. 

City Way Animal Clinics is a small group of four veterinary practices in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.  We focus on outstanding Patient Care, dedication to Client Communication and Education, building phenomenal teams, being a part of our incredible community and working to ensure a great work life balance for our team members.