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The extern is responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient medical care under the direct supervision of our veterinary staff. The extern will be expected to perform in-house diagnostic tests (hematology, chemistry, and radiology) with competence, perform routine client education, and to assist in surgical procedures. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. The extern is expected to arrive each morning no later than 7:45 am. Lunch is scheduled as appropriate, but efforts are made to provide 2 hours each day sometime between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. The extern is expected to stay until all cases are effectively cared for before leaving at the end of the day; generally this is about 6:00 pm. Though not required, it is recommended that the extern comes in on Saturdays due to the volume and variety of cases seen. The extern is not scheduled for Sundays. Sundays can be used to rest, read, relax and reflect back upon the cases seen during the week.
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Anatomic Pathology group offers 1-3 week externships for those students interested in pursuing additional skills and training in diagnostic anatomic pathology. The college is located in Knoxville, TN.
The Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium (OHDZA) veterinary externship program is designed to familiarize 4th year veterinary students, from accredited institutions, with a veterinary program in a zoological setting. Under the direct supervision of the veterinarians, students will have the opportunity to utilize their medical knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and care of the exotic and wildlife species included in the collections at the OHDZA and the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari, a drive thru park 30 minute outside of Omaha. The collections contain a variety of animals including hoof stock, great apes, primates, carnivores, small mammals, pachyderms, pinnipeds, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and multiple aquatic species.
*Two zoo shirts will be provided. Jeans are not allowed.
Some of the things an extern can expect to participate in or learn include:
- routine case evaluation/workups/treatments
- limited case management as determined by the veterinarians
- participation in procedures/surgeries
- avian, herp and/or mammal venipuncture
- anesthetic monitoring
- record keeping using the ZIMS medical record system
- participation in chemical immobilizations
- the use of remote darting and capture equipment
**The project or paper can be something that benefits the zoo and/or something that can be utilized to fulfill a school requirement. The proposed topic should be mutually acceptable to the extern and the veterinarians.
The Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium (OHDZA) veterinary externship program is designed to familiarize 4th year veterinary students, from accredited institutions, with a veterinary program in a zoological setting. Under the direct supervision of the veterinarians, students will have the opportunity to utilize their medical knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and care of the exotic and wildlife species included in the collections at the OHDZA and the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari, a drive thru park 30 minute outside of Omaha. The collections contain a variety of animals including hoof stock, great apes, primates, carnivores, small mammals, pachyderms, pinnipeds, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and multiple aquatic species.
*Housing will be provided.
*Two zoo shirts will be provided. Jeans are not allowed.
*Proof of a current TB test (within 1 yr prior to the externship) is required.
*Rabies vaccinations or a current titer are recommended.
*Each student may complete a written paper or project during their externship. **
Some of the things an extern can expect to participate in or learn include:
- routine case evaluation/workups/treatments
- limited case management as determined by the veterinarians
- participation in procedures/surgeries
- avian, herp and/or mammal venipuncture
- anesthetic monitoring
- record keeping using the ZIMS medical record system
- participation in chemical immobilizations
- the use of remote darting and capture equipment
**The project or paper can be something that benefits the zoo and/or something that can be utilized to fulfill a school requirement. The proposed topic should be mutually acceptable to the extern and the veterinarians.
Country community clinic that provides reasonable priced general practice care, with an emphasis on spay, neuter, dentals and vaccines. Practice routinely performs 10-20 surgeries daily and more on surgery saturdays, works with local resuces, dog warden and TNR programs. Surgeries are not limited to routine, and often include life saving surgeries on a budget. Doctor uses osteopathic medicine to view whole patient when considering diagnosis and some alternative medicine therapies. Clinic has casual atmosphere especially when handling animals - focus on energy of patients, minimal restraint with more distraction techniques unless necessary. Scheduling tends to be quite busy and fast paced. Excellent experience for any student looking for a small general practice experience with a full variety of patients and clients with diagnoses treatment often being based on medical knowledge, physical exam, deductive reasoning and financial constraints versus unlimited testing and funds.
To shadow and observe assigned mentor
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The SCWDS Veterinary Extern Program is intended to expose third- and fourth-year veterinary students to numerous aspects of wildlife population health. A significant amount of time is spent investigating the causes of wildlife mortality events from much of the eastern United States. This includes gross necropsy, histopathology, ancillary diagnostic testing, interpretation of results, and reporting. These investigations present abundant opportunities for discussion concerning the epidemiology, pathology, and management of numerous wildlife diseases; some of which also have implications for domestic animal and human health. The cooperative structure of SCWDS provides students with insight into the various roles veterinarians play in wildlife disease research, diagnostics, and management.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The veterinary students will: (1) acquire an understanding of the role of veterinarians in the maintenance of healthy wildlife populations, (2) gain insights into the relationships and interactions of wildlife management and wildlife health, and (3) recognize and understand the importance of select major diseases of free-ranging wildlife.
We are a full-service small animal primary care hospital with a wide range of diagnostics and a high volume of caseload. The practice owner also has a large herd of miniature horses on site (over 100 head), and the student may participate in diagnostics, treatments, and foaling on those horses if the opportunity arises.
Participants in the Externship Program experience the typical caseload of a small animal practice. Under the supervision of your mentor doctor and in accordance with the state’s practice act, you will gather histories, perform complete physical exams, develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, scrub in to surgery, assist in the management of medical cases, provide wellness care, develop client communication skills, polish your clinical/technical skills and learn Banfield's approach to business.
The student will be shadowing and assisting the Dr. and owner of the clinic in medical cases and surgical procedures.
Student will need to be an active participant in case work up and management. We will have daily duties reviewing cases seen, learning the hospital computer program; assisting in surgery, IV blood draws, lab work, IV catheter placement as needed. Dental procedures including radiographic techniques and extractions. Digital record keeping and archiving. Assisting with imaging procedures including digital radiography and ultrasounds. Working with in house laboratory equipment as well as laboratory work.