Offsite Electives

High volume veterinary ophthalmology surgical practice 

The elective experience at the School of Veterinary Medicine provides students with a comprehensive and immersive learning environment. Participants engage in a variety of clinical, laboratory, and field-based activities designed to enhance their practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Elective students gain hands-on experience in surgical procedures for both small and large animals, exotic animal care, and advanced veterinary diagnostics.

Students will work closely with faculty members and experienced veterinarians, assisting in pathology, microbiology and food safety laboratories, as well as participating in field visits to bovine, swine, poultry, aquaculture, and small ruminant farms. This exposure helps students develop a holistic understanding of veterinary medicine, including disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across multiple species.

The elective program is structured to provide a balance between supervised clinical practice and independent learning opportunities. Students are encouraged to take initiative, ask questions, and actively engage in all aspects of veterinary care. The experience aims to prepare students for real-world veterinary challenges by providing them with practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and professional confidence.

 Student(s) will be shadowing one of the Veterinarians at our 6-doctor practice to gain experience and knowledge in all aspects of general small animal medicine. This includes interacting with clients, examining patients, laboratory testing (in house or through Idexx), radiology, in house ultrasounds, anesthesia, surgical procedures, dentistry, cold laser therapy and interactions with a mobile ultrasound service (cardiac and abdominal) and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Students will also have exposure to end-of-life discussions and process.

We have a special interest in brachycephalic breeds and work closely with several reputable Bulldog Rescues in the area. Aside from general and emergency surgeries, we also perform soft palate resections, corkscrew tail amputations, entropion surgery, etc. on these high-risk breeds. 

Cases will be discussed throughout the day. Students will also have ample time to discuss cases at the end of their shifts and ask any questions they may have. 

• We are a mixed animal Veterinary Clinic located in a rural Ashland, Ohio.
• We provide in-clinic appointments, at home euthanasias, farm calls, haul-in large animal services, and small animal hospitalization.
• No emergency service is provided by the clinic for small animal, however we have a local clinic about 30 minutes away who provides urgent care until 10pm. We will send true emergencies to one of several referral ER clinics within 45-60 minutes of our hospital.
• Student can experience and assist in a wide variety of treatments and types of cases including minor surgical procedures if student feels comfortable.
• We have 3 doctors who have been practicing for variable amounts of time and experiences.
• We feel it is important to mentor future veterinarians and show them how things operate in a clinical setting.
• We do work for the local non-profit feline shelter
• We will have the students shadow at first and then do some appointments while overseeing them depending on student comfort level.

Livestock Veterinary Associates PC is a Food Animal Veterinary Practice that is based at StockVets LLC in Rensselaer IN.  Our practice includes extensive work with reproductive technology in bovine, caprine and ovine species. LVA also provides general practice services for bovine, caprine, ovine and porcine which include surgery and emergency services.

Repro work such as Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET), In Vitro Fertilization (Ovum Pick Up- cattle) (Laparoscopic Ovum Pick Up- goats), and Artificial Insemination (AI-cattle, Laparoscopic AI- goats). Our caprine flushing program is somewhat unique, as we are employing a non-surgical method of ET.  

Students will have the opportunity to assist particularly with isoflurane gas and injectable anesthesia in the caprine reproductive program which is busiest from April through October along with January, with the least active times occurring in February and March. Students will also be able to observe and assist in all aspects of the procedures. 

Our busy, progressive small animal hospital offers a wealth of hands on experience.  We have four doctors, two of whom have advanced training, and decades of experience among us.  We offer diagnostic ultrasound, echocardiography, surgical, and dental training.   We typically perform surgery and dentistry care daily.   As well, we have a board certified surgeon who regularly practices at our hospital. We have a large caseload and promise experience in a multitude of wellness care and emergent care opportunities. We are open from 8 to 6 pm M-F and 8-12 on Saturdays.

Will engage in seeing cases with Dr. Rachel Davis as well as work flow on receiving days. Will observe surgeries and work flow on surgical days.

The Banfield Externship Program provides veterinary students in their clinical year the opportunity to practice medicine one-on-one alongside an experienced coach veterinarian as a “doctor-in-training” to develop medical and surgical skills. Each extern is assigned a DVM coach and is expected to complete an individual set of weekly goals based upon their interests and Banfield hospital procedures. Externs will be exposed to a wide range of experiences geared towards developing their clinical skills in a nurturing, supportive environment, ranging from technical applications to inter-personal relationship techniques.

This elective experience takes place in a dynamic veterinary hospital that bridges the gap between general practice (GP) and emergency medicine. Our hospital specializes in small animal care, primarily focusing on feline and canine patients. As a hybrid facility, we provide comprehensive wellness and preventive care while also managing urgent cases and emergencies.

Students participating in this elective will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced clinical setting, where they will be exposed to a diverse caseload ranging from routine GP appointments to complex medical cases requiring urgent intervention. Our hospital is equipped to handle a variety of surgical procedures, including both soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. This provides an excellent opportunity to observe and assist in surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative care.

Participants will engage in client communication, diagnostic procedures, and treatment planning under the supervision of experienced veterinarians. The elective will also provide exposure to in-house laboratory diagnostics, radiology, and advanced patient care protocols. This experience is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their clinical skills, critical thinking, and adaptability in a setting that blends the structure of general practice with the unpredictability of emergency medicine.

South Valley Equine is a full service, equine referral hospital located in Saratoga Springs, UT. We offer the unique combination of an established, well-respected practice, coupled with an emphasis on innovative and advanced veterinary care. The combined experience of our nine full-time veterinarians and three affiliated veterinarians allows us to provide first rate care to all our equine patients, from backyard pets to world class performance horses. As the only full-service referral hospital in Utah, we see a large and varying caseload that can accommodate the specific interests of a prospective intern veterinarian.

South Valley Equine offers year-round externships for veterinary students, regardless of class year. Our externship is designed to expose students to all aspects of equine general and referral practice. Students will rotate between sports medicine, surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, and preventive medicine, with added rotations through our reproductive center and neonatal intensive care unit from February to June. The practice has a large and consistent volume of emergency cases, allowing students exposure to critical care and triage. South Valley Equine can meet the specific interests of students pursuing a future in either general or specialized equine veterinary practice.