Browse offsite electives by Name, Proximity, or Category. Click Apply to filter results. Use the Map to browse using a Google Maps interface and filter by proximity.
Students will be involved in every aspect of the hospital. They will shadow in exam rooms, and assist with the actual exams. They will be allowed to assist in performing surgeries under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Students will also have responsibilities in laser, ultrasound, dental, and radiology.
The student will be exposed to a general and emergency practice experience. We expect the student to jump in and assist everything from taking a complete history to assisting in surgery. During the Summer season it is not uncommon to have 20-30 emergency cases in a 24 hour period in addition to wellness and medical cases. The overnight shift is just as busy as the day shift and the student will alternate between shifts while they are here.
Externship Opportunities
Companion Animal Hospital of Kenosha is offering Externships for senior veterinary students beginning May 2019.
About us
Companion Animal Hospital of Kenosha is certified by the American Animal Hospital Association. We have 3 talented doctors supported by top-notch technicians and veterinary assistants practicing progressive medicine. The team at our hospital believes that it is important that pet owners understand all aspects of their pet’s physical condition in sickness and in health. The staff offers a wide range of practice viewpoints and experiences. We offer a full range of medical and surgical services. We offer ultrasonography, a fully equipped surgical center, two dental tables, digital radiography including dental radiography, and lab testing.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide outstanding patient care and client service through a happy environment, a culture of communication, and an understanding of everyone’s roles and goals.
Our Purpose
We strive to continually provide thorough and conscientious treatment and care.
Our Core Values
1. Positivity – We choose to be positive. This is present in every aspect of our day; whether engaging with clients, patients, or fellow team members every day.
2. Client Service – We are committed to creating a great client experience with their pets. We treat clients as partners and advocate for their pets.
3. Integrity – We are honorable. We respect all living things and we will always do the right thing, even if it is hardest thing to do.
4. Teamwork – It is OUR job. We will work together enhancing each other’s strengths and help improve on each other’s weaknesses.
5. Communication – We practice honest and direct communication with both clients and staff members alike.
Our website
Externship Details
Length of externships – 2 – 4 weeks
Externship Experience
Come to a multi-doctor small animal hospital to gain real life clinical experience in a fast paced but mentoring environment in our brand new 6,000 sq. ft. building. Be exposed to small animal clinicians from 20 plus years of experience to recent graduates. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: observing and assisting in soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries; performing spay and neuters with our local rescues; assisting in exam rooms; performing physical examinations on client owned pets; analyzing in house and reference clinical and pathologic lab results; interpreting radiographs and ultrasounds; assisting in dental cleanings, interpreting dental radiographs, learning the fundamentals of simple and surgical extraction of teeth. Lastly, if an animal needs to be hospitalized overnight you will oversee its care.
You will be assigned to a veterinary mentor for the entire externship period. We expect you to work alongside doctors for 20 to 25 hours per week. The other part of that time you will assist our nursing staff with patient care.
Housing
We offer a fully furnished apartment with a kitchen and bath/shower directly above the hospital.
Stipend
We offer a weekly stipend of $150 dollars.
Application Process
Contact: Dr. Nick Juleen – njuleen@companionk.com
Submit inquires to njuleen@companionk.com
Include in the email:
- Your contact information
- Veterinary program you are enrolled in
- Your year in school
- Your first and second choice date preferences for externship
- What you are looking for in your externship
The student will spend two weeks mainly with the staff veterinarians practicing surgery and shelter medicine. They will be given the opportunity to perform spays, neuters and other soft tissue surgery. They will be asked to work up cases in the shelter given our limited resources. They will be asked to make medical decisions (under supervision) regarding infectious disease that will take into account the general population of the shelter. They will be rotated through the different services at our shelter - Adoptions, Education, Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Admissions, Clinical services and Surgery.
The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is committed to supporting the education and training of the next generation of veterinarians. In particular, we love working with those interested in pursuing a career with an animal welfare organization or shelter. We provide externship opportunities for fourth year veterinary students to gain valuable hands-on experience and training in our progressive animal shelter.
We are an amazing hospital with a great mentorship program. Students will work closely and cohesively with each doctor. We have a 4 year surgical mentorship plan available! Any mentorship opportunity can be tailored to the student's interest.
During the externs time here, they will rotate through specialists, 5 days a week putting in 8 hour days, for ideally two weeks
Ft. Thomas Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.
Primary small animal with some pocket pet and exotic species. We also do wildlife rehabilitation.
Students will shadow the veterinarians in our practice. For preventative and wellness exams, students will engage the pet owners obtaining history and physicals prior to partnering with the veterinarin. There will be a team effort to determin the plan and action.
In our practice we provide spay/neuter for the local shelter. Students will obtain physicals for the days surgical animals, and under the direct supervison of the veterianrian provide the elective sterilization. Scrubbing in on other procedures will be expected and encouraged
Approximately 1/4 of our pet visits are exotics or pocket pets. Shadowing these cases provides a good experience if the student has an interest in exotics.