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Learning Outcome: To understand the importance of behavior in companion animal practice, primarily that of dogs and cats, and apply the knowledge learned during this rotation, as well as other sources during veterinary school, to prevent and treat problematic behaviors in companion animals.
We are a high volume spay neuter clinic. The student will have the opportunity to hone their surgical skills with hands-on practice in the presence of a licensed veterinarian.
A two week long clinical rotation which will include:
1. Participation in receiving outpatients
2. Participation in diagnosis, treatment/care and discharge of hospitalized patients
3. Participation in all aspects of in-hospital patient consultations
4. Students should anticipate having independent library-research projects for subsequent small group discussion.
5. Students will be expected to participate in all aspects of weekend duty which is typically (but not necessarily) 8:00 am to Noon each Saturday and Sunday.
Primary emphasis will be placed on the student learning to perform and interpret the results of the neurologic examination. Reviewing the description of the examination procedures in any standard veterinary neurology textbook will be extremely valuable. The course will provide opportunity for the student to become familiar with various diagnostic methods. The student will be expected to have reviewed and know the contents of classroom notes.
Faculty method of evaluation: Students will be judged on their knowledge, commitment, contribution and accomplishment.
We are a 24/7 full service referral hospital with ambulatory service and reproduction center. This together with the number of cases seen each day and the knowledge and expertise of the veterinarians provide a strong learning environment. The hospital is staff boarded in surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation and internal medicine, and has an inpatient caseload of approximately 1750 patients annually.
The hospital provides for orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery (including respiratory, urogenital, gastrointenstinal, and ophthalmic), emergency colics (both medical and surgical), neonatal intensive care, dystocias (including cesarean section or fetotomy), 14-hour intensive care with lab results for blood gas, chemistries and hematology, and 24-hour emergency service. It also provides medical workups of all kinds (including cardiac care and evaluation, ultrasonography, and electrocardiogram), lameness examinations, reproductive evaluations, radiography, gastric endoscopy, and a sports medicine barn with scintigraphy and under-tack dynamic scope.
Our ambulatory veterinarians have extensive experience in equine reproduction and training horses and we have the largest ambulatory fleet in the southeastern United States. Our Reproduction Center conducts all aspects of assisted reproduction at a separate 90-acre facility with the largest recipient mare herd in the southeastern United States. In addition to the general reproduction management of the stallion and mare, services include: embryo transfer, embryo freezing, oocyte transfer, ICSI, semen collection and shipment.
Stundents will experience the life of a mixed animal veterinarian in the beautiful mountain setting of Shippensburg in south central Pennsylvania. They will see how compassionate veterinarians and staff work with companion animals and their owners. They will also enjoy the experiences of working along side the veterinarians on the farms of our Mennonite and Amish clients, along with our "English" clients. Students will become involved in cases in as much depth as is comfortable by the student, veterinarian, and veterinary technician. They will also be allowed to attend the weekly doctors' meeting and be present to listen to the discussions of specific cases, equipment purchasing decisions, vaccination protocols, and, possibly, staffing concerns.
Wayne Veterinary Hospital is a 5 doctor mixed animal practice with a satellite location. Our clientele includes predominantly small animals, some exotics and large animals. We provide many services including but not limited to: wellness exams, farm calls, surgery, radiology equipment, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, ultra sound, Doppler, in house labs, surgical and therapy lasers, laproscopy, endoscopy, boarding, etc. Board certified surgeon is available with advanced telemedicine capabilities. After hour emergencies are handled by a separate Emergency Clinic.
Three- to six-week externships are offered for third- and fourth-year veterinary students interested in gaining exposure to all aspects of zoological pathology. Externs conduct gross necropsies and microscopic evaluation of diagnostic cases in conjunction with residents and staff pathologists. Background reading and research for diagnostic cases is expected of externs as is participation in weekly gross and histopathology seminars. Special projects arising from case materials may also be pursued.
Daily schedules are determined by the current day’s caseload. Whenever possible, participation in necropsies is the priority. Teaching sets of classic non-domestic animal gross and histologic lesions are available for study as are copies of important published papers and literature. The ZPP has a full library of reference texts and archives of case material that are available for individual study if interest and time permit.
To apply, students are asked to send a copy of their CV, letter of interest, requested externship dates, and names of three references (letters are not necessary) to Dr. Kathleen Colegrove: kcolegro@illinois.edu
Externship involving on-site experience with board certified Ophthalmologist, Radiologist, Surgeon, Internal Medicine Specialist, Neurologist, Dermatologist, Anesthesiologist, and Oncologist. This is in addition to shifts in the Emergency Room and Critical Care Wards with ER doctors admitting cases. Externs attend cage side rounds and formal rounds.
The goal of our externship program is to provide real world experience in a busy specialty and emergency hospital. Rather than taking primary case responsibility, the student will work alongside experienced specialists and experience case workup from history to discharge. Emphasis is placed on honing physical exam skills, and formulating problem-oriented diagnostic and treatment plans. The degree of hands-on experience will vary depending on the service, but the student will not be primarily managing cases or performing procedures. We hope this will provide insight into other aspects of private specialty practice including our focus on client service, efficiency, referring veterinarian relationships and inter-department collaboration. All at CUVS enjoy the teaching and learning experience and are excited to work with students and visitors. We encourage the student to take advantage of this individualized learning experience and to fully utilize our skilled and approachable doctors and staff. In addition to clinical experience, CUVS has several didactic learning opportunities, including Grand Rounds, Journal Club, and CE lectures for local veterinarians, Students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Clinical schedules and duties vary by department.
The externship is informal, in that the extern can choose to spend any amount of time with any service depending on their specific interests or the deficiencies they feel they have in their clinical year. The emergency service is very busy, so there is a constant opportunity to participate in emergency visits, procedures, etc. There are didactic case rounds every morning, weekly lectures for the intern class, and other teaching activities the externs can attend. The externs are not given their own cases, rather they are expected to look for interesting cases (consults or ERs) that are coming in, procedures that are happening, etc. and get involved.