Offsite Electives

This externship will allow the student to experience a busy small animal housecall practice.  The extern will accompany us on housecalls at clients' homes to learn the unique interaction with both clients and patients.  Our handling techniques have to be adaptable to the home setting.  There will also be some insight into how we schedule visits and the management of a small-scale business model.  All the same general practice principles apply to the medicine but in a more intimate setting for both the client and the patient.

We are a 3-hospital practice (privately owned, not corporate) by the beach on the beautiful central coast of California. We provide small animal, exotic, and 24-hour emergency services throughout San Luis Obispo County.

We are a teaching hospital and love hiring new grads, teaching interns, and hosting preceptorships. If you would like to partner with our practice(s), seek an internship or preceptorship, or you would like more information, please let us know and we can make the future of veterinary medicine brighter together.

Student will participate in all phase of ambulatory production medicine practice including: examination, surgery, medical treatment, and ultrasound of dairy cattle.

This elective will focus on small animal health as it pertains to a shelter situation, the public sector, as well as rescue organizations that obtain animals for large breeding facilities.

The Detroit Zoological Society offers externship training for veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education. Our program is geared toward students interested in pursuing a career in zoo and/or wildlife medicine and provides an opportunity for students to experience all of the facets of zoo veterinary practice and to gain knowledge and skills that will make them more qualified for advanced training programs.  

All aspects of a small animal hospital.

We are fairly flexible here.  The student will show up between 7:15 and 7:30.  Help with surgery for 2 hours and then either shadow one of the doctors during appointments or help with treatments depending on what is more educational at the moment.  The student will be quizzed verbally on cases during the day.  

Extern will get to experience what a typical caseload is like in small animal medicine. Under the supervision of a mentor doctor, you will gather histories, perform physical examinations, develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, scrub in to surgery, assist in the management of medical cases, provide wellness care, develop your client communication skills, your technical skills, and produce appropriate medical records.

Externship Description:
4th year veterinary student externs at VSH gain experience working in a specialty department of a high-volume referral hospital. Externs will work closely with our rotating interns, residents, and specialists, as well as our veterinary nursing and client care teams. Responsibilities vary by department but may include participating in rounds, SOAPing patients, treatments and diagnostics, scrubbing in for procedures, House Officer Lectures, case presentations, observing client interactions and learning about case management and the workings of a multi-department hospital. 

Externships are available with our Dermatology, ECC, Internal Medicine, Medical & Radiation Oncology, and Surgery departments on a regular basis as well as with our Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, and Neurology departments on a limited basis.

Examples of externship learning goals:
• Become confident in history taking and strengthen client communication/interactions
• Hone your knowledge on disease processes, species differences, treatment options, and outcomes
• Familiarize yourself with and understanding important diagnostics: CT, MRI, x-rays, blood work,
cytology/biopsy reports
• Using pattern recognition and using history to aide in formulating a list of plausible differential diagnoses,
followed by an appropriate work up to arrive at a more definitive diagnosis, and formulation of a plan for
treatment

When students intern or extern at East Lake, they have the opportunity to dive into a diverse offering of services and follow those that they are most passionate about pursuing!

About: All located in Texas, the East Lake practice group offers a variety of internship, externship, and clerkship opportunities. Visa support is also available for international/PAVE candidates.

East Lake is a privately owned, independent practice consisting of East Lake Veterinary Hospital in Dallas, Texas, East Lake Cat Care Center, a feline exclusive facility, and East Lake Pet Orphanage, our 501(c)3 non-profit rescue branch of operations. Our multi-doctor-led practice is supported by a team of over 90 devoted care providers. East Lake makes a difference in the lives of pets and people 7 days a week.

Additionally, as a well-established practice offering a high level of care, East Lake is fortunate to have recently had the opportunity to expand operations with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art equine hospital and a separate small animal hospital of Center Ranch in Centerville, Texas. This facility has served 4 counties and has been a leader in equine medicine, surgery, and reproduction. The facilities are well appointed with high-level equipment and 111 oversized equine stalls. Additionally, round pens, large pastures, and ample riding areas span over 94 acres.

Why East Lake? East Lake fosters a positive culture, allowing students to develop in the areas where their interests are deepest. Our team works collaboratively and supports each other's professional growth. The combined experience of our group provides a wide array of surgeries and treatments for companion animals. East Lake's team works hard to make a difference in the lives of pets & people, so the company’s leadership works to take care of the team!