Externs will get to observe exams and procedures performed on client owned large animals that will include: bovine and equine reproduction, lameness exams, diagnostic testing, and preventative medicine. Depending on the student’s interests and comfort level, he or she can practice his or her skills on our own private herd. Experiences may include: equine dental float, bovine reproductive exam, phlebotomy, and injections. Students will also be taught how to properly input and complete EIA and CVI forms both online and on paper. Additionally, students may chose to spend time in our small animal clinic participating in physical exams, vaccinations, and working in the in the lab. Students will also practice reviewing radiographic studies.
While riding in the mobile large animal unit, the student will have one on one time with the veterinarian. The mobile unit is equipped with an ultrasound, digital radiograph equipment, Terra Float, and various other standard medical equipment and medicines. When the student works with small animal, he or she will be working with a veterinarian, a CVT, and 3 to 4 other support staff. Equipment at the clinic includes a full series of Abaxis lab equipment (CBC, Chemistry, iSTAT, and UA analyzers), digital radiographs, Tonovet, and equipment to perform microscopy /cytology.
Students will be expected to participate from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Friday through Tuesday, and have the option of attending any after hours farm animal calls.