DODMWDVS is the only role 4 veterinary hospital for the Department of Defense. As a role 4 hospital, we support all aspects of veterinary care to working dogs, to include emergency services, routine sick call, internal medicine, radiology, surgery, dentistry, behavior and rehabilitation. Externs will rotate through the primary services (IM, surgery, outpatient services and radiology) on a weekly basis. Each extern will also work with supporting DVM for emergency call and weekend duties. Externs are expected to participate in weekly clinical rounds and journal rounds. Priority will be given to Health Profession Student Program (HPSP) participants.
The hospital is staffed with board certified IM, surgeon, radiologist, EM/CC, rehabilitation and behavior. Support staff include licensed veterinary nurses and military animal care specialists. The facility is equipped with ultrasound and CT, endoscopy suite, two surgical suites, ICU and a full rehabilitation suite. The hospital supports approximately 900 dogs on campus and provides consultation support to 140 other veterinary clinics and 3000 working dogs worldwide.
Externs are expected to fully participate in supervised examination and care of working dogs. If students are HPSP supported, they are expected to participate in all military activities. General work hours are 0630 to 1730 Monday through Friday. Weekend duties are typically 0630-0930. Emergency call is every night, supporting approximately 1-2 cases a week.
Some on base lodging is available. HPSP students should be on active duty status and costs covered by the Army. Non HPSP students will have to support their own travel, lodging and per diem costs.