Offsite Electives

The student will observe or experience hands-on training in livestock and equine medicine, focusing on herd health, reproduction diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery and emergency care.  Participants will gain experience in ambulatory settings on ranches and farms, or at the clinic, with cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. They will learn about preventive care in different species.   Emergency services include, suturing lacerations, colic treatment, delivering/dystocia, and casting/stabilizing fractures, wounds, or tendons and lameness exams.  Surgical procedures may include castrating, cryptorchid surgeries, and soft tissue surgeries. 

Veterinary students participating in an externship at Summertree can expect a hands-on, engaging experience centered around clinical observation, skill development, and exposure to a wide variety of species.

Clinical Experience
Students primarily shadow our DVMs during daily appointments and procedures. Our doctors typically see 8–10 patients per day, with extended appointment times dedicated to exotic species. Our caseload is approximately 50% wellness and 50% sick/urgent care.

On designated “surgery days,” the surgery DVM performs 2–4 procedures in the morning. Students are welcome to “float” between doctors throughout the day to observe cases that interest them.

Hands-On Opportunities
Students may assist as veterinary assistants if they feel comfortable, helping with tasks such as patient restraint and administering injections. Depending on the student’s skill level, additional opportunities may include:

• Venipuncture on various species
• IV catheter placement
• Obtaining patient histories and communicating with clients
• Handling and physical exam skills for a range of species
• Occasional participation in surgical procedures

Exposure to High-Quality, Multispecies Medicine
We practice high-quality medicine and routinely recommend diagnostic testing for all patients, including exotics when size permits. Students will have the opportunity to observe and learn techniques for blood collection, diagnostic imaging, and patient workups across species such as reptiles, birds, and exotic companion mammals.

We are a 4 doctor AAHA accredited small animal general practice located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Our doctors have special interests in laser surgery, hospice care, internal medicine, dentistry, and high quality medicine. 

Idaho Equine Hospital welcomes veterinary students for externships lasting 1–4 weeks, with most students electing to participate for two weeks. Preference is given to third- and fourth-year veterinary students. On-site housing is provided.

Externs gain hands-on exposure to a diverse equine caseload while working closely with our staff veterinarians during both regular hours and after-hours emergency coverage. Clinical experience may include:

• Lameness and sports medicine
• Surgery
• Internal medicine workups
• Reproduction
• Dentistry
• Neonatal care
• Emergency/Critical Care

Externs also assist intern veterinarians and technicians with treatments and emergency cases after hours, providing valuable practical experience in a fast-paced hospital setting. This externship offers an excellent opportunity for students to become familiar with the Idaho Equine Hospital Internship Program (please see our AAEP listing or website for additional details).

To schedule an externship, please contact Jenny Espinoza at jespinoza@idahoequine.com or (208) 466-4613.
For questions regarding externship or internship opportunities, please contact Dr. Alexis Hall at ahall@idahoequine.com.

For more information, visit www.idahoequinehospital.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for recent cases, hospital updates, and a behind-the-scenes look at daily life at Idaho Equine Hospital.

Pembroke Animal Hospital is a mixed animal practice with 6 veterinarians.  On any given week day there is usually one veterinarian doing farm calls, one in surgery, and 2-3 in small animal appointments, with one on a day off.  Students are allowed to shadow any one of the veterinarians and will be allowed to participate in exams and treatments when possible.  Sometimes we can find simple surgery cases to do as well (cat neuters, or even spays).  Safety of the student and the patients is paramount. Questions are always encouraged (perhaps not in front of clients).

• Carter Veterinary Services is a 4 doctor ambulatory practice with a wide service area. We treat equines along with livestock and small percentage of companion animal. The student will ride along during farm calls, assist in the treatment plans of patients and have the opportunity to discuss each case with the veterinarian. We are located along the coast in southeastern South Carolina. Our clinic services much of the low country between SC and GA. 

   

At Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center (WCVC), we perform an average of 65 spay/neuters per day Monday-Thursday. The cats and dogs we perform surgeries on are owned pets, outdoor cats, and adoptable cats and dogs from our shelter and partnering rescue, shelter, and humane organizations. We also perform dental surgeries, soft-tissue, orthopedic, and other specialized surgeries, and provide high-volume primary, wellness, and urgent care services. Throughout the year, WCVC hosts 4th-year veterinary students in our Veterinary Externship Program on two-week rotations to gain hands-on surgical experience. Students will perform pre- and post-surgical exam, participate in and perform spay/neuter surgeries under the supervision of our Doctors of Veterinary Medicine four days per week, and gain experience in our Primary Care & Wellness department one day per week during their rotation. 

It is characterized by an open-concept hospital layout where pet parents can stay with their pets throughout the entire treatment process, fostering a transparent and collaborative environment.

It is characterized by an open-concept hospital layout where pet parents can stay with their pets throughout the entire treatment process, fostering a transparent and collaborative environment.

Solo, Equine (85%) , Small ruminant (5%), and  Small Animal (10%) Ambulatory Veterinary care with an emphasis on high quality conventional and integrative medicine in rural Ohio.