Students will ride along with veterinarians on daily farm calls, scheduled herd work, after-hours emergencies, etc. They will be allowed to do as much as the veterinarian feels they can handle for their stage of education. This includes reproductive work/exams, surgeries of various types, and as much sick animal medicine as there is. Consulting, farm educational visits/employee training, and Spanish-speaking training sessions are all possible experiences as well.
The student can expect to "work" six days a week, 8 to 5, or longer depending on the schedule. Some herd health visits start at 5am. Saturdays are usually expected. Sundays tend to be optional for the student.
Usually have housing with one of the doctors. $100 per week. Sometimes free.