Offsite Electives

Sault Animal Hospital is a mixed animal practice in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.   We have a broad and varied case load.   Extern experiences will encompass  routine well pet checks, internal medicine cases, surgery (OHE, castrations, orthopedic, and soft tissue) and dental procedures.  Large animal experiences will include herd checks, reproductive medicine, producer consultations for vaccine plans, etc.   Equine experience will include routine care and wellness checks, field surgeries, dental care, lameness, internal medicine, and behavior consultations.  We also have a vet that is trained in spinal manipulation (i.e. chiropractic) for both large and small animals.  The clinic also provides care for local zoos and we are licensed wildlife care facility. 

Woodside Veterinary Hospital is a busy, mixed animal practice where students can shadow a veterinarian and act as a primary veterinarian in certain cases. Students are able to act as the primary veterinarian on all cases they are comfortable with, under direct supervision of Dr. LeVan. Students will gather a history, perform a physical exam, discuss diagnostics, differentials, treatments, and pricing. The student will be provided with constructive criticism to allow the student to identify strengths and weaknesses.  In more difficult cases, the student will shadow Dr. LeVan, but will act as more of a colleague, discussing differentials, treatments, and working directly with the clients. The student will be able to perform multiple surgeries under direct supervision of Dr. LeVan, which will include a physical exam, anesthesia, acting as the surgeon, and post-surgical care. With complex surgeries, the student can scrub in and assist Dr. LeVan with the surgery. Chart documentation will be discussed as well as post-surgical care. Small animal services include preventative medicine, dentistry, reproductive medicine, ultrasonography, radiology, surgery, boarding, and bathing. 

The student will also gain insight into the business aspect of private practice, working with clients to provide estimates and engage in spectrum of care cases. 

The student can accompany Dr. LeVan on large animal calls to service porcine, bovine, equine (performance, general riding, and exhibition), caprine, and ovine. Services include preventative medicine as well as diagnostic illness/injury cases, reproductive studies, lameness studies, dentistry, surgeries, herd checks, and health paper exams for exhibition or sale. Large animal pharmacy on site.

The West Side Pet Clinic provides high quality care at a lower price in a underserved neighborhood in urban Buffalo by focusing on basic pet care needs.  We establish the clinic ten years ago in a two exam room leased space. Five years ago we move into a new 2,200 sq ft space with 4 double entry exam rooms and circular client flow.  This has elevated client and patient experience and increased effectiveness.

Demand for care is very high which provides externs an opportunity to have a significant case and client interaction while being mentored by experience clinicians.  We have hosted many 4th year externs for 2-4 week periods and have a development plan that moves through a 4 step mentored program where they progress from following & observing to independently seeing clients and patients and requesting guidance as needed.   Our externs have found this to be rewarding and confidence building.  Many of our externs who are dedicated to Access to Care issues in today's vet industry also find this a very inspiring experience.

We are a small animal practice that sees a variety of wellness, medical, surgical and dental cases.  We have 2 DVMs and 10 support staff.  We do receive some referrals from neighboring clinics.    

Sploot Veterinary Care is introducing a brand new approach to veterinary care in the form of Urgent & Primary Care Clinics, and we are currently seeking a talented 3rd or 4th-year Veterinary Student to join us for our Sploot CAMP (Coaching and Mentorship Program) summer externship and help us provide the ABSOLUTE BEST medical care to our patients.  

Position: Veterinary Student Extern

Location: Multiple options in Denver, CO and Chicago, IL

Duration: Flexible (2 to 8 weeks)

Requirements:

• • Currently enrolled as a 3rd or 4th year student in an accredited DVM program
  • You are authorized to work in the United States
  • You must carry professional liability insurance. AVMA PLIT liability insurance is free for all student members of the AVMA. You may apply for this coverage on their website. 
  • Passion for veterinary care and commitment to excellence
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

At Town and Country Veterinary Clinic, our philosophy revolves around treating every patient with the same level of compassion we would offer to our beloved pets. We firmly believe that every animal deserves the utmost care and compassion

Large animal, on-farm, as well as some in clinic experience-physical and lameness exams, herd health plans, pregnancy checks, vaccinations, preventative care, diagnosis, pain management, addressing client and/or patient concerns, as needed, as well as other services, including emergencies

The VEG Externship Program provides students with an exciting, well-rounded emergency medicine experience. Students in the program work alongside our skilled emergency doctors and support staff, and may even have hands-on learning opportunities. Emergency medicine is unpredictable in nature, it keeps you on your paws! Students will focus on learning how to communicate effectively with our clients, diagnose a variety of emergency conditions, develop emergency treatment plans, and collaborate with support staff in a fast-paced environment- all the while being fully immersed in the VEG culture.

a role as an extern includes:

• A chance to work alongside highly skilled emergency doctors
• Potential opportunity to scrub in for surgery
• Learning to diagnose a variety of emergent conditions
• Opportunity to develop treatment plans & assist with medical records
• Learning along side our VEGgies how to effectively communicate with clients
• Collaborating with staff in a fun, fast-paced environment

Northwest Equine Performance (NWEP) is an equine sports medicine clinic and advanced diagnostic imaging center located in Mulino, Oregon. Our knowledgable veterinarians evaluate the whole horse, not just the suspected injury, when developing a treatment and rehabilitation program for your horse. We work very closely with owners and trainers to assess the horse throughout the recovery period and provide detailed rehabilitation protocols specifically designed for each horse individually, not just the injury in general. The advanced diagnostic center includes radiography, ultrasound, CURO, upper airway endoscopy, nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan) and a standing MRI. We have the ability to combine our detailed lameness exams with whatever diagnostic imaging necessary to find you an answer. We also offer the best and most up to date treatment options available in equine sports medicine today. We pride ourselves on being informed and involved in the constantly changing field of orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. Our veterinarians work closely with human orthopedic and regenerative medicine specialists to provide you with the best treatment options available for your horse. The end result is a unique approach to each case, allowing flexibility to meet the specific needs of each horse and rider team. Let our team help keep your team in the game! 

- Student would join a full time farrier practice for 2 weeks. 
-student would be involved in cases in ways ranging from formulating case Rx with the farrier to actually helping w the farriery. (Ie- pulling shoes, clinching, etc) 

Student would likely be involved in dissection of distal limb, trimming, shoe fitting, and nailing on cadaver foot, and shop time in the forge. 
 

Student would likely encounter time with veterinarians in the field as the farrier and vet team work together on cases.