Offsite Electives
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| University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, WI Description of Elective Experience: This is a practical course in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in small animals. Learning is focused on oncology patients in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Proximity: |
| PetWOW, KY Description of Elective Experience: PetWOW is a small animal practice which combines traditional stationary practices with a fleet of mobile vehicles that serve the Greater Cincinnati Area. In business for nearly 50 years, PetWOW’s externship program focuses on the application of veterinary medical theory to real life situations and patients. Externs will be asked to shadow several of PetWOW’s experienced doctoral staff and assist them with their cases throughout the day. We average 15 surgeries a day and 30-50 outpatient appointments, so externs will have the opportunity to observe and assist with a plethora of cases. We have built our reputation around extraordinary care for our clients and patients, so a passion for serving people and their pets is a must! Proximity: |
| Steamboat Animal Hospital, WA Description of Elective Experience: Steamboat Animal Hospital opened in 1992. We practice high quality medical care with exceptional client service is what you and your pets can expect. "We Give The Care, You Get The Love" Proximity: |
| Warrick Veterianry Clinic, IN Description of Elective Experience: We are a busy group of practices. We have small animal clinics in a suburb area. We also have a large animal practice that consist of swine and cattle ambulatory type. Students would have the oppurtunity to do preventive care, illness work ups and surgery. we see dogs, cats, goats, sheep and pet pigs in our small animal faucilities. We are paper light and use cornerstone computer system. Proximity: |
| Crago Veterinary Clinic, OH Description of Elective Experience: We are a very busy small animal clinic with extended hours. We are a general practice, yet each veterinarian on staff has an area of special interest. These areas include orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, cardiology, feline medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology and endocrinology. Students will have the opportunity to shadow the doctors of their choice. Proximity: |
| University of Florida, FL Description of Elective Experience: Depending on the specific cases and case load being see during the time of the clerkship, the amount of exposure to the following clinical and therapeutic skills may vary, but will include observation of the following:
The UF Zoological Medicine service has a very large and diverse caseload, including small mammals and rodents, native and exotic birds, small amphibians and reptiles, as well as primates, large reptiles, large carnivores, and invertebrates, among others. The first week of each two week rotation involves seeing cases in-hospital, and the second week will include seeing both in-hospital cases and cases in the field. Our field service provides care for the collections at Santa Fe Teaching Zoo, Lubee Bat Conservancy, Central Florida Zoo, St. Augustine Alligator Farm. We work with the aquatic animal health department and on field weeks you will be able to travel to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Visiting students will work under the supervision of ACZM board-certified faculty members and residents. The level of patient case management is dependent upon individual student knowledge, clinical skills, and communication abilities. Proximity: |
| Wildlifevets South Africa, South Africa Description of Elective Experience: The “Introduction to Wildlife Medicine” Course is presented to veterinary students. It touches on all aspects of conservation medicine, and comprises of about 20 hours of lectures, 20 hours of conservation orientated excursions and 40 hours of practical hands on experience, on our research farm, Ngongoni, and with many of our clients.
Since 1997, we have had over 2500 students from 22 different countries attending our courses. Hands on experience will always remain important to students, and we go out of our way to ensure that our students get enough, under the supervision of our resident practice veterinarians. Call-outs obviously receive priority. Irrespective of the procedure, and guided safety aspects, students will participate in procedures like animal restraint, catheter placement, monitoring, administration of drugs, small surgery etc.
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| Upstate Veterinary Specialties, NY Description of Elective Experience: Student will be able to shadow our Neurology team in each aspect of the service including appointments, surgery, xray and treatments. Proximity: |
| The Cat Care Clinic, CA Description of Elective Experience: Externship at a six doctor, feline only practice under the supervision of Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, ABVP feline practice. The student will be involved with feline internal medicine and surgical cases. Proximity: |
| The Tennessee Aquarium, TN Description of Elective Experience: The extern will have the opportunity to experience the husbandry of many animal types ranging from invertebrates to primates. The majority of the students time will be spent shadowing world-class experts in their fields as they care for the collection. The student will spend time with the veterinarian three days a week as he attends to the animals..... Proximity: |