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Small Animal general practice in urban area of San Diego. Will allow intern to shadow Drs. on surgical and medical cases, as well as observe our mobile specialists (ultrasound, cardiology, orthopedic, and soft tissue surgery) depending on scheduling.
TAHO is a non-profit animal welfare organiation/hospital with a focus on providing high-quality veterinary medical and surgical care to patients, regardless of the family's financial situation. We provide a full-range of services to small companion animals and some exotics, including: outpatient wellness, urgent and emergency care; inpatient care and hospitalization; high-volume spay/neuter; routine and emergency surgery; dentistry; digital radiology.
Our students have the option to focus on one area of practice or rotate between departments to further their knowledge and experience. Under the supervision and guidance of our veterinarians, students can be involved and submerged in the entire DVM experience and patient care process. Students will have the ability to perform physical examinations, assist in diagnosis, assist in the development and managenent of medical treatment plans, assist with routine and emergency surgery, and much more.
Our hospital offers a wide variety of opportunity and insight into the small animal practice of veterinary medicine. Additionally, as a non-profit, we partner with over sixty reputable animal rescue organizations as their primary medical provider. These partnerships provide an area for students with an interest in shelter medicine and public health to explore this side of veterinary medicine as well.
Student: minimum of 2 per rotation, maximum of 4.
Duration: 2 weeks (Monday to the following Friday). Most students arrive the Sunday before the first Monday of the rotation
Radiology imaging opportunities include daily rounds (1-3 hours/day) on basic and advanced radiographs, CT and ultrasound. Ultrasound cases include echocardiographic and non-echo ultrasound (e.g., abdomen, nonecho-thoracic). These rounds are case based and include emergency imaging considerations.
Practical hands-on ultrasound imaging instruction is performed everyday (1-2 hours/day) on the 4 family dogs.
One set of rounds (2 hours) will be expressly on ECG interpretation presented by ACVECC specialist (Mo)
Student will get experience in laparoscopic AI, embryo transfer, IVF and semen collection and freezing in small ruminants
William Penn Veterinary Hospital is a private small animal and exotics general practice. Students will be shadowing a veterinarian for both wellness and sick visits, as well as elective and emergency surgeries. They will be able to perform their own examinations and formulate diagnostic and treatment plans. Students will become comfortable with client communication and explaining disease processes. Most cases include routine preventative care, out patient illness, chronic endocrine diseases, surgery, and dental procedures.
Feline and canine spay, neuter, dental and mass removal.
The student would be working in a mixed animal practice. The student would help with small animal procedures including routine appointments, sick appointments, and surgery.
Student will participate in evaluations and watch surgeries
EcoHealth Alliance is a global nonprofit leading scientific research into the critical connections between human, animal and environmental health. This elective experience allows students with research and conservation health interests develop a research project, identify and apply for grants, and create a budget for a research opportunity. Students will be asked to deliver a presentation on their work to our community of over 50 global scientists.
If externships coincide with scientist travel, students may have an opportunity to participate in international reserach activities if self-funding can be procured.
Busy small animal general practice with a wide range of diagnostics available, skill sets, as well as capabilities for surgical intervention if/when necessary. Preventative medicine along with many daily "sick pet" appointments often times in need of extensive work ups. Housecalls are also an option for many multi-pet households or those pets who do not travel well.