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Student will be observing surgical procedures, dentistry cleanings & extractions, and a variety of diagnostic procedures. She obviously will also observe appointments throughout her stay here.
Naval Station Norfolk Veterinary Branch consists of 55 Military and Civilian personnel, responsible for providing comprehensive veterinary service and public health support to a DoD population of over 400,000 personnel and 11 DoD installations in the Hampton Roads area. Veterinary Officers serve as DoD executive agent for food safety and animal care in aforementioned area or responsibilities. Oversee food safety and food defense inspection operations to 103 ships of the United States Navy Fleet Forces Command and 136 establishments ensuring force readiness through the inspection of $500 million of subsistence annually. Ensure access to care for 18,500 pets providing guidance for stray animal and rabies/zoonotic disease control programs. Provides complete medical and surgical care for greater than 35 permanent and transient Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and Multipurpose Canines. Collaborate with local, state and federal public health officials in support of OneHealth. Lead subordinate Soldiers, Officers, and Civilians to provide world class public health in support of Force Readiness.
Management of and participation in medical and surgical decision making for in hospital patients
Students recieve one-on-one instruction in spay/neuter procedures as well as participate in vaccine/general wellness visits.
Students work with board certified specialists as well as interns and residents. Duties vary by department, however in general students can expect to participate in and observe clinics, procedures, and rounds. Students are expected to accompany a doctor at all times, observe and assist in all examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, surgery, etc. It is our goal for students to have as much hands on learning as possible. Students are also invited to attend all continuing education sessions held during their externship.
Students will be fully immersed in daily duties in a small animal general practice setting. Students will be expected to engage with veterinarians in clinical decision making, participate and assist in surgical procedures, help with in house treatments, and learn and utilize the medical documentation system. Students will be expected to gain as much hands- on experience as they can over the two weeks with guidance and supervision of the veterinarian. Opportunities to assist and perform spays, neuters and other elective procedures will be present.
Students can tailor this elective experience to their interests or choose to rotate through a variety of areas. We see large, small, and exotic animals for routine wellness, as well as emergency visits. We are staffed 24/7 for emergency intake and to monitor our ICU.
The student will be immersed in all aspects of the practice of clinical medicine in a private practice setting. The extern is expected to perform all medical diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and surgical tasks associated with daily private practice. Practice management will also be included in daily duites. The student will be expected to partcipate in all of these activities on a daily basis in a hands on manner and will be working in collaberation with dedicated doctor to enhance proficiency in all tasks encountered.
Duties will consist of performance of routine immunizations, diagnosis/treatment of illness, and all surgical procedures presented through the clinic on a daily basis. Students will be challenged to participate in every aspect of daily practice.
To understand and learn the workings of a full service small animal hospital. duties will include assisting with medical cases, procedures, surgery, and client interactions. students are expected to show progress in knowledge based on cases presented and participate in discussions regarding cases and during rounds. this experience is hands-on and interactive in order to prepare students for life in real world work place.
Hands on experience in a busy Toledo practice.