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| Woodside Equine Clinic, VA Description of Elective Experience: The goal of the externship program at Woodside is to provide a comprehensive learning experience in all aspects of an advanced and progressive equine clinic. The high volume caseload will enhance the individual’s clinical competency, diagnostic skills and communication skills. Mentoring will be provided by 8 experienced clinicians/ veterinarians in the fields of lameness, surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, reproduction, acupuncture and chiropractic, as well as advanced dentistry. Students typically rotate between spending time with each of the doctors on the road and spending time in the clinic to watch referral cases and surgeries. There is opportunity to spend extra time shadowing doctors that may specialize in the students particular areas of interest. Proximity: |
| MedVet, Cincinnati, OH Description of Elective Experience: The student will participate in seeing and managing clinical cases with attending clinicians, will participate didactic rounds and case based discussions both within the department and as a part of collaborative care discussions. MedVet Cincinnati gives student externs an opportunity to experience a high volume, high quality Emergency and Specialty private referral hospital. Proximity: |
| Westview Veterinary Hospital, Inc., OH Description of Elective Experience: Westview is a mixed animal hospital with an emphasis on small animal medicine/surgery. Westview also has a large equine practice in reproduction, lameness as well as acupuncture/chiropractic. The experience will involve problem solving and case management with the clinicians as well as tecinical practice with veterinarians and technitians. Proximity: |
| Daniels Veterinary Service, WV Description of Elective Experience: General Medicine and Small Animal Surgery Proximity: |
| Lebanon Equine Clinic, OH Description of Elective Experience: Equine ambulatory practice. Proximity: |
| Animal Care Clinics, IL Description of Elective Experience: Externship Opportunities Animal Care Clinic is offering Externships for senior veterinary students beginning March 2018. About us Animal Care Clinic has four locations close to Chicago, Illinois. We are a partner owned (not corporate) small animal practice. We have 19 talented doctors supported by top-notch technicians practicing progressive medicine. The large staff offers a wide range of practice viewpoints and experiences. We offer a full range of medical and surgical services. Each hospital offers ultrasonography, a fully equipped surgical center, digital radiography including dental radiography, and advanced lab testing. We offer underwater treadmill, cold therapy laser and acupuncture, and both rigid and flexible endoscopy. Our Mission Our mission is to provide outstanding patient care and client service through a happy environment, a culture of communication, and an understanding of everyone’s roles and goals. Our Purpose Caring for Pets and Their People Our Core Values 1. Positivity – I choose positivity. I am excited about what I do and I will be all in. I will be present and engaged with clients, patients, and fellow team members every day. 2. Client Obsessed – I am committed to creating a great client experience with their pets. I treat clients as partners and advocate for their pets. 3. Integrity – I will be honorable. I respect all living things and I do the right thing when no one is around. 4. Teamwork – It is MY job. I will work together with my team enhancing other’s strengths and covering each other’s weaknesses. 5. Communication – I practice honest and direct communication with both clients and staff members alike. Our websites Public site: https://www.myanimalcareclinic.com/ Website for Veterinarians interested in joining our team. https://www.myanimalcareclinic.com/contact-us-s-elgin
Externship Details Length of externships – 2 – 4 weeks Externship Experience Come to a multidoctor/multi location small animal hospital to gain real life clinical experience in a fast paced but mentoring environment. Be exposed to small animal clinicians from 20 plus years of experience to recent graduates. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: observing and assisting in soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries; performing spay and neuters with our local rescues; assisting in exam room; performing physical examinations on client owned pets; analyzing in house and reference clinical and pathologic lab results; interpreting radiographs and ultrasounds; assisting in dental prophys. You will be assigned to a veterinary mentor for the entire externship period. We expect you to work alongside doctors for 20 hours per week with the remaining time (20 hours) to be spent in any and all hospitals at your leisure based on your interests - surgical/exotics/holistic/oncology/dental/management, etc. Housing and Stipend We offer a fully furnished apartment with a kitchen and bath/shower with transportation included and a $150 a week stipend. Application Process Contact: Dr. Dan Markwalder - drdan.acc@gmail.com Submit all inquires to drdan.acc@gmail.com Include in the email:
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| Animal Health Services, AZ Description of Elective Experience:
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| Division of Comparative Medicine - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC Description of Elective Experience: Student will be exposed to all areas of lab animal medicine under the direct supervision of DCM veterinarians and facility management. Activities will involve animal health and diagnostic procedures; participation in weekly rounds, journal club, and didactic lectures; and evaluating diagnostic test results such as radiology, clinical pathology, histopathology. Student will be directly observed and supervised at all times during internship Proximity: |
| Bright Veterinary Clinic, IN Description of Elective Experience: Assisting with small animal, large animal, exotics, and wildlife in clinic, surgery, and farm calls. Proximity: |
| Equine Specialty Hospital, OH Description of Elective Experience:
Practice Type: Equine Exclusive Board Specialties: Surgery Number of Veterinarians: 1 - 3 Number of Support Staff/Veterinarian: 2 Average Case Load Per Vet: 25-50/week Facilities: Advanced Imaging Diagnostics (Nuclear Scintigraphy, MRI, Dynamic Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, standing Endoscopy) Farrier on site/Podiatry Center Rehabilitation Facility Cases Locations In Hospital: 60%
Out Patient: 40%
Ambulatory: 0%
Horse Show: 0%
Types General Practice/Preventative Care: 0%
Surgical: 50%
Reproduction: 0%
Lameness Sports Medicine: 25%
Pre Purchase Exam: 5%
Internal Medicine: 20%
Complementary Medicine: 0%
Regulatory Care: 0%
Externship Information Maximum Number of Externs: 2 Estimated Externship Workload: 50 to 60 hours / week assisting with day time appointments and after hour emergencies, surgeries and hospitalized patients Goals of the Externship: The externship is designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students who wish to gain more experience in a private practice referral setting. We encourage students to commit 2-4 weeks to their experience. The first week emphasizes orientation and training but students will have an active, hands-on externship from the beginning. The externship is also treated as a prerequisite for any possible internship applicants. Application Process: Send CV, cover letter, and desired dates to nate@equinespecialtyhospital.com Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year veterinary student with prior equine experience Insurance Requirements: AVMA Student Professional Liability insurance Insurance Requirements: AVMA Student Professional Liability insurance Living Quarters: 2 bedroom apartment provided onsite Internship Availability: yes
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