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| Millerstown Veterinary Associates, PA Description of Elective Experience: Visiting students will function as one of the associate veterinarians at Millerstown Veterinary Associates. Their activities will be under direct supervision by at least one licensed veterinarian. Duties will include standard appointments which will include preventive medicine as well as sick animals. The expectation will be for students to experience a wide variety of cases from basic problems (e.g. otitis externa or allergies) to more extensive cases requiring medical work up. In addition, students will be expected to participate in small animal surgeries. The highest case load will be for spay and neuter surgeries and dentistries. Less predictably, there may be opportunity to participate in other surgeries such as lump removals, abdominal exploratories, cystotomies and orthopedic procedures. Proximity: |
| Leatherstocking Veterinary Services, NY Description of Elective Experience:
SKILLS A VETERINARY EXTERN MAY LEARN AFTER BEING AT LEATHERSTOCKING VETERINARY SERVICES This is a very incomplete list of things that you may encounter and do while externing at LVS. Your ability to perform some of these tasks depends upon where you are in your education and our comfort level with your skills. Not every extern will be taught the same skills or have the same experience in our clinic. We will endeavor to enhance your education to the best of our abilities. 1. Bovine Skills Do a complete physical exam and make a diagnosis of common cattle diseases Palpate a non-pregnant uterus and ovaries Palpate a late pregnant cow Interpret a reproductive ultrasound Give IV fluids, IM shot, draw blood from tail vein Infuse a cow Drench a cow Give oral bolus/magnet Be able to diagnose a DA Block for a DA and suture it Identify and treat foot abscess in cow Block calves for dehorning Dehorn calves (burn and also larger ones to cut) Take a non contaminated sample for mastitis Milk culture and identify common pathogens Identify and assist with untwisting uterine torsion Fetotomy Epidural Assist with calving Necropsy with correct sampling Assist with prolapsed uterus 2. Medical Knowledge -Take a medical history -Estimate weight -Interpret a hemogram (CBC) -Interpret a serum biochemical profile -Develop a vaccination strategy -Recognize and treat pain - -Estimate degree of dehydration and develop an appropriate treatment plan 3. Techniques -Administer medication PO (paste) -Perform jugular venipuncture -Demonstrate use of hoof teste -Use a refractometer to determine total plasma protein concentration -Pass a nasogastric tube -Administer liquid medication with a nasogastric tube -Administer a SC injection (medication and fluids) -Administer an IM injection -Administer an IV injection -Place and secure a catheter in the jugular vein -Perform and interpret a test for measuring IgG concentration in foals -Administer an enema -Flush a nasolacrimal duct -Perform a Gram stain - Perform a quantitative fecal floatation 4. Examination -Perform a physical examination on an adult horse -Auscult and interpret respiratory sounds - -Perform fluorescein staining of the cornea -Auscult and interpret gastrointestinal sounds - -Perform a post-foaling examination -Perform a skin scraping -Aspirate a mass 5. Anesthesia -Sedate an adult horse -Perform a line block for local anesthesia -Examine the retina -Sedate a foal -Monitor the depth of anesthesia 6. Reproduction -Place a tail wrap on a mare -Rectal palpation for late-stage -Rectal palpation for mid-stage pregnancy -Examine the cervix with a vaginal speculum -Obtain a uterine sample for culture -Perform a caslick operation 7. Husbandry Techniques -Apply a halter -Tie a quick release knot -Restrain a foal -Apply a tail tie -Apply a lip twitch -Approach, capture, and attach a halter and lead -Elevate a hind limb -Elevate a forelimb 8. Surgery -Apply a wound dressing -Apply a bandage to a limb -Apply a bandage to a foot -Remove sutures and staples from a healed surgical wound -Clean and debride a wound -Suture proficiently -Perform hemostasis; isolate, clamp, and use hand and instrument ties to ligate a bleeding vessel -Demonstrate proper postoperative patient care including wound evaluation -Properly prepare and sterilize a surgical pack -Place a drain into a soft tissue lesion (e.g. abscess) -Identify and treat a foot abscess 9. Client Education and Regulatory -Complete a health certificate -Explain proper healthy animal nutrition -Write clear instructions in lay terminology -Explain gastrointestinal parasite identification, treatment and prevention -Explain medical conditions to a client clearly and concisely in an understandable manner 10. Dentistry -Perform a thorough oral exam -Estimate age from dentition -Float teeth with a Powerfloat -Remove wolf teeth
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| Gunnison Valley Animal Clinic, UT Description of Elective Experience: We are a busy 2 doctor mixed animal practice in rural Utah. We are 50% small and 50% large animal. One doctor specializes in cattle and small animal while the other doctor specializes in horses and small animal. We hope that this elective will give the student a broad array of real-life experiences that they might encounter in private practice. Proximity: |
| Main Street Animal Hospital, OH Description of Elective Experience: We are a an AAHA accredited general practice veterinary hospital. This is a brand new single doctor practice. We perform most types of soft tissue, dentistry with radiology on every patient, local blocks etc that are up to standards of dental specialists. A mobile orthopedic surgeon is called to perform any necessary orthopedic surgeries. We work with 2 local rescues for discount spays and neuters to help out the community. Proximity: |
| Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Description of Elective Experience: Objectives: A. Learn to obtain a complete and accurate medical history. B. Be able to perform a thorough physical examination and succinctly record the findings. C. Learn proper animal handling techniques and provide excellent nursing care for various medical problems. D. Understand the pharmacologic agents commonly employed in small animal medicine. E. Learn various pertinent clinical skills and diagnostic techniques applicable to small animal medicine. F. Develop and be able to use good communication skills, both verbal and written, in your interactions with staff, peers, and clients. G. Develop problem lists, differential diagnoses, and plan for Small Animal Internal Medicine cases. Proximity: |
| Purrfect Care Feline Medical Center, OH Description of Elective Experience: Students will gain practical, hands-on experience in an AAFP gold level feline friendly practice. We follow low stress handling recommendations and perform everything from wellness visits and vaccinations to complicated medical workups. Proximity: |
| Diamond M Veterinary Clinic, OH Description of Elective Experience: The clinic is 50/50 large versus small animal practice. Any interns would be exposed to both facets of the practice. This would include surgery, farm calls, procedures and examinations. Proximity: |
| SeaWorld of California, SeaWorld of Texas, SeaWorld of Florida & Busch Gardens Tampa Description of Elective Experience: The SeaWorld Parks Externship is offered in the 3 SeaWorld Parks with a large aquatic animal population and Busch Gardens Florida, in Tampa, Florida, also with a large population of terrestrial animals. The externship program in all 4 parks consists of a 3-4 week preceptorship for veterinary students wanting to augment their knowledge and experience in non-domestic animal medicine. The program is designed for fourth-year veterinary students. They will be given a full range of opportunities in aquatic and terrestrial animal husbandry and medicine which includes whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, walruses, sharks and rays, marine and freshwater fishes, penguins, and many other species of birds, amphibians, and reptiles at the SeaWorld parks; as well as gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, tigers, cheetahs, elephants, rhinoceroses, hippos, giraffes, zebras, antelope, kangaroos, wallabies, aardvarks, giant anteaters, and many other small-sized terrestrial mammals at Busch Gardens. Within such a diverse collection, there are some unique aquatic animals only found in certain parks, such as, the polar bears and southern sea otters at SeaWorld California, Pacific white-sided dolphins at SeaWorld Texas, and manatees at SeaWorld Florida. Most terrestrial mammals are based at Busch Gardens Florida. Applications are accepted between September 1st and November 15th each year. Proximity: |
| Endless Mountains Veterinary Center, PA (PC) Description of Elective Experience: Through our externship program at Endless Mountains Veterinary Centers, you can gain real-world experience and ignite your passion for veterinary medicine. Join a compassionate team, expand your skills, and make a meaningful impact on animals' lives. Endless Mountains Veterinary Center, PC only exists due to the great amount of effort, energy, and passion shared by each team member. Endless Mountains Veterinary Center, PC has five locations in Northeastern PA and the Southern Tier of NY. In our five locations, we can offer a wide range of experiences for your externship needs. Proximity: |
| MedVet Columbus (Ophthalmology) Description of Elective Experience: An ophthalmoloy rotation at MedVet Columbus with Dr. Webb Proximity: |