San Luis Rey Equine Hospital offers 2-4 week externship rotations. On-site housing is provided when available. Externs participate in twice daily rounds, assist in case work-up, journal club, and observe in all surgeries, lameness evaluations and imaging procedures. They are present for the work-up of all emergency cases and gain a vast array of experience in medicine, surgery, sports medicine, lameness and anesthesia. Opportunity for exposure to rehabilitation facility associated with practice.
Associated Veterinarians and special expertise available:
- Nick Huggons, DVM, DACVS
- Korin Potenza, DVM, resident ACVSMR
- Andrew R.E. Jones, BVetMed MS MRCVS DACVS-LA
- Liz Nelson, BVSc, DACVIM
- Lindsey Porubovich, DVM
- Brittany Bazeley, DVM
- Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM (consultant)
- Tom Wilkinson, DVM, ACVR (consultant)
- Sean P. Collins, DVM, MS, DAVCO (consultant)
- Sarah Puchalski, DVM, DACVR (consultant)
Educational Resources Provided:
- Twice daily clinic rounds
- Weekly Journal club or Topic rounds
- Radiology rounds
- Journals, text, internet provided on-site
Responsibilites:
- Assist in treatments as needed and as abilities allow
- Participate in emergency and elective cases
- Participate in journal club and rounds
- Students allowed to participate at associated sports medicine and rehabilitation facility
Student Supervision:
Hours are approximately 6am to 6pm Monday Through Friday, although many students stay later to participate with procedures and emergencies- this is a 24/7 hospital. Weekends are 6am to ?? depending on case load and emergencies. Night time emergencies depending on time of year and frequency
Housing is provided, if available.