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The Emory National Primate Research Center (ENPRC), Division of Animal Resources Veterinary Externship Program is designed to allow third and fourth year veterinary medical students the opportunity to experience the multifaceted field of Laboratory Animal Medicine as specifically relating to nonhuman primates. In addition, the student can expect to learn the particular needs, regulations and guidelines associated with the use of non-human primates in biomedical research. Laboratory Animal Medicine is a board-certified discipline that combines clinical medicine, preventative medicine, pathology, recognition/development of animal models, regulatory oversight, and collaborative/independent biomedical research.Fourteen veterinarians supervise the experience, and the students will work closely with veterinary residents and veterinary technicians to gain a working knowledge and appreciation of the specialty of nonhuman primate medicine. The student will spend a minimum of two weeks at the Main Research Center on the Emory University campus. The variety of species includes, but not limited to, squirrel monkeys, macaques and chimpanzees. The rest of the time will be spent at the ENPRC Field Station located approximately 30 miles from the main campus. The Field Station is our breeding facility composed mainly of outdoor compounds and large corals of group housed rhesus macaques. The work day is from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You might be required to remain available for extra working hours should interesting clinical cases need extra care. Each day routine will vary but will include clinical rounds and observations of the animals, report of clinical problems to the veterinarians and follow-up of those cases with the clinicians. Observation of different types of surgeries and different imaging sessions (MRI, PET), participation in anesthesia monitoring and post-operative care as well as different experimental procedures requested by investigators such as bleeding, bronchoscopy, rectal and lymph nodes biopsies, CSF taps, i.v. infusions, etc., will also be part of the daily training. You also have the opportunity to get involved in necropsy and histopathology of interesting select clinical cases. Finally, you will attend an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee meeting to better understand the process involved in reviewing animal research proposals. A variety of literature and documents will be provided which we will expect you to read and consult. Students are encouraged to spend a minimum of three weeks in order to provide a complete overview of the laboratory animal medicine specialty. Students are encouraged to focus on areas of interest and seek a variety of experiences while visiting. The experience may include some didactic/self-study time along with the more hands-on aspects of the program. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and participate as much as possible.
Student will work closely with DVMs and hospital support staff. Student will have the opportunity to perform physical examinations, discuss lab work, review x-rays, discuss treatment plans and drugs, client interaction, and the opportunity to assist and or observe surgeries and dental cleanings.
Busy small animal practice with an emphasis on fear free
Small animal general practice in busy Columbus suburb. Student will be exposed to SA GP surgeries, wellness visits as well as sick patients/urgent cases. Focus on case workup and client communication.
We invite students to experience small animal general practice and urgent care in a privately owned practice. Students will be given the opportunity to see their own cases under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, which may include preventative care plans, non-wellness workups, and soft tissue surgical cases. The program will follow a condensed version of our mentorship program for graduates, where the schedule is staggered to allow ample time to discuss cases with the doctor as well as review past case files. Students will also be given the opportunity to learn about business ownership, if desired. This can include budgeting, HR discussions, and some of the benefits and challenges of remaining a private hospital.
Students will have opportunity to practice and gain constructive feedback working alongside our medical teams. Immerse themselves in daily operations, such as medical rounds, client communication, diagnostics, and patient planning.
We are a 6-doctor practice in Cary, North Carolina that has a great variety of wellness, medical, emergency, and surgery cases. Time with us will provide the student with hands on experience managing cases, working through cases, basic technical skills like blood draws, catheter placement, some surgical skills like tissue handling and suturing, time management of cases, working with technicians and assistants, communicating with other doctors and clients, writing up cases for referral or consultation, and communicating with colleagues.
We are a 14 doctor practice that treats mainly cats and dogs, but sees a small number of small mammals including rabbits and rodents. We are a busy, established clinic that has served the same neighborhood for 50 years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Students will shadow a different doctor each day and spend at least one day each week assisting in surgery. Students will gain experience taking histories, performing physical exams, and discussing cases with the doctors.
As part of the professional veterinary curriculum, colleges encourage off-campus educational experiences in practices outside of the teaching hospital. Practical experience in a well-run and contemporary practice can be a valuable component of your veterinary education, preparing you to deliver better care after graduation. Our program is dedicated to contributing to your practice-readiness and to help you hit the ground running after graduation.
Our externship rotations are designed to allow students, under veterinary supervision, to practice the problem-solving, technical and communication skills that they have acquired during their clinical preparation. Externs are given the opportunity to work alongside our veterinary team and are encouraged to participate in all aspects of patient care
Animal Dermatology Group is the largest collection of veterinary dermatology specialty practices worldwide. We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in furthering their dermatology knowledge by participating in externships, dermatology internships or residency training programs. Skin and ear disease are consistently among the top 5 pet owner complaints in small animal practices. Whether preparing for a general practice career or exploring options for training as a veterinary dermatologist, an ADG externship is tremendously beneficial. With locations across the country there are numerous locations for students to visit and further their careers with a high volume of dermatology cases.
Students will observe and assist in cases presented to a dermatology specialty practice. During the externship they will be expected to build on what they have learned and continue to develop their skills including history taking, dermatology exam skills, and become proficient at in house diagnostics including skin scrapes and cytology. Multihead teaching microscope and observations screens, video otoscopy units and CO2 laser surgical units are commonly used.