Mixed Behavior + Small Animal GP externship on Cape Cod

Massachusetts Veterinary Behavior is a behavior-only small animal referral practice owned by an American College of Veterinary Behavior Resident in Private Practice. Caseload is primarily dogs (90%) with aggression, phobias, compulsive disorder, anxiety, etc. Externs will be involved in the entirety of the behavioral consultation (two hours) with complete discussion of behavioral history, medical co-morbidities, differential diagnoses, treatment plan (both psychopharmacological/neutraceutical options and behavior modification) discussed. Time will be provided for at the end of appointments to discuss key concepts and strategies. 

The Animal Hospital of Orleans is a 3-doctor, small animal general practice that is a Fear Free Certified Practice (the first and only on Cape Cod). Externs will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities (dentistry, dental radiographs, spay/neuter/other first option surgeries) as well as annual examinations, sick/urgent appointments, etc. Fear Free handling and rewards-based handling methods are incorporated into all aspects of primary care.

This combination elective rotation can be tailored to focus more on behavior (up to 4 days per two-week period) or more on GP primary care (up to 8 days per two-week period). Forty hours per week, Mon-Fri. Both offices are located on Cape Cod, MA (Orleans and Dennis Port). Housing is not included, but special arrangements possible.