Offsite Electives

Students will have the oppurtunity to participate in the Large and small animal practice. As well as we have emergency after hours services. 

2.5 doctor practice located 45 minutes southeast of Columbus just outside of Lancaster, OH that offers 30% large animal (beef cattle, horses, small ruminants, swine) and 70% small animal.  We offer a fully equipped hospital, with in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, surgical suite, equine stocks, hospitalization stalls, equine surgery suite, cattle chute and hospitalization stalls.  We are a mobile clinic, as well, and students will be expected to participate in farm calls.  

During this externship students will be able to follow accompany a licensed veterinarian to various livestock farms and see how Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) audits are performed. These audits include an assessment of animal welfare, as well as and may also involve review of different standards and policies related to grass-fed, organic, or and non-GMO certification. AWA has developed standards for a wide variety of domesticated livestock species, including dairy and beef cattle, dairy and meat sheep, dairy and meat goats, pigs, laying hens, broiler chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese and bison. Students will have the opportunity to learn how farmers working with a variety of species make management decisions that affect animal welfare, economics, farmer well-being and their local ecosystems, and the trade-offs involved in this decision making process.

In addition to farm visits, students will may also have the opportunity to meet with local veterinarians or other providers who are knowledgeable about support animal health and welfare in organic and/or pasture-based production systems. They will observe first-hand some of the stresses and struggles experienced by farmers striving to optimize human, animal and ecosystem health, and will also be able to learn about how veterinarians can apply standards, audit process, summary report verbal and written communicationswriting process to enhance farmer knowledge while supporting continuous improvement in food animal well-being. Finally, students will , and have the opportunity to write a report about a topic of their choosing related to animal welfare.

PLEASE NOTE: This rotation does not always take place in the same location! Students can discuss where they would like to perform audits and what species they would like to work with with Dr. Burton.

Multi-speciality practice with Surgery, Internal medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, and Emergency services. Teaching hospital with 2-3 interns completeing a rotating general interniship each year. Externs will work directly with specialists in the selected disciplines. Externs will be expected to participate in case work up, case discussions, and treatment modalities. Twice daily rounds will occur with all Dr.s on schedule.

Experiential training with specialist wildlife veterinarian base in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Ancare Veterinary Hospital is seeking 3rd and fourth year students looking for an in-depth practice experience.  Ancare Veterinary Hospital has developed a 2 and 4 week curriculum to help jump start experience in small animal practice.  The program was developed by Chief of Staff and owner, Dr. Steve Dullard, a diplomate in Canine and Feline Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners and Past President of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association.  He is a member of Veterinary Management Group 12.  Dr. Dullard has spoken extensively on feline surgery, laser surgery, endoscopic ear surgery, brachycephalic surgical treatment, practice management and student mentoring.  He has authored two chapters in “Secrets of Feline Medicine”.  Dr. Dullard was the 2017 ISVMA President’s Award Recipient 

• The externship is a “hands on” experience.  Students can expect to perform several spay/neuters during their externship on local animal shelter patients being placed for adoption.
• Students will perform routine dental prophylaxis and receive instruction on surgical extraction of teeth.  All patients receive dental CT scans to facilitate maximum evaluation along with bisecting angle digital radiographs post extraction or if additional evaluation is needed.
• The hospital routinely performs multiple ultrasounds on a daily basis with most urinalysis obtained by ultrasound guided cystocentesis.
• CT scans are performed on a regular basis along with digital radiography
• Orthopedic, flexible and rigid endoscopy, back surgery and soft tissue surgery are performed on a regular basis in which students will assist.  CO2 laser is often used for superior results over scalpel. 
• A state-of-the-art in-house laboratory, extensive use of cytology, patient side testing along with use of a reference laboratory is used to maximize diagnosis.  Students will be given extensive training in the use of cytology and with practicing interpretation of CBC and general chemistries when formulating treatment plans.
• Ancare Veterinary Hospital has an extensively trained staff of 6 certified veterinary technicians on staff who will help give students “hands on” technical training.  In many practices, veterinarians do not always have a technician available to perform these tasks and students often do not get enough training in professional school.
• Physical therapy is an important component in post-operative recovery of orthopedic cases.  Underwater treadmill, dog jogger, soft tissue ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cold laser and massage therapy are all components utilized at Ancare Veterinary Hospital on recovery.
• The staff is trained in low stress handling of dogs and cats, use of Gentle Leader head collars and identification of common symptoms requiring behavioral training/intervention.
• All students will have a lecture on profit/loss sheets interpretation in a successful practice, business management practices, organized veterinary medicine, effective use of staff and importance of communication (verbal and non-verbal).
• Ancare Veterinary Hospital is a Gold Level Practice certified by the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
• Students will receive a study guide based on the length of their externships 2 or 4 weeks and some required reading will be asked of the students.
• A 40 hour a week commitment is expected.  Students may receive a stipend if allowed by their school.  Free housing is available with kitchen.
• Students are encouraged to view the powerpoint that is available and to visit ancarevet.com to learn more about Ancare Veterinary Hospital.
• Contact Ancare Veterinary Hospital at ancarevetlasalle@gmail.com or 815-223-1000 for more information.

This is an excellent opportunity for any student looking for hands on training in a high quality practice and a learning environment meant to jump start their career as successful practice ready doctors.

  A powerpoint on the facility is available by request.

Small animal general practice. 

Full service veterinary hospital. Open 7 days per week. Excellent team to doctor ratio and support team to assist in the best elective experience. Many opportunities to achieve hands on clinical skills and practice a full spectrum of care. Strong behavior and exotic caseload (mostly exotic companion mammals, some reptile making up approx 30% of our caseload). Ability to gain surgical experience for interested individuals. 

We are a busy 6 doctor practice that services dogs, cats, reptiles, pocket pets, wildlife and raptor rehab. We perform our own cruciate repairs, ultrasounds, endoscopy etc. Students will actively participate in all of these areas and more.

The student would be exposed to a busy mixed animal practice in a busy rural town in South Georgia.  We are primarily small animal and equine.  We have ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, plating equipment, and reproduction services available that we feel makes us stand out from other small town general practices.