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We are fairly flexible here. The student will show up between 7:15 and 7:30. Help with surgery for 2 hours and then either shadow one of the doctors during appointments or help with treatments depending on what is more educational at the moment. The student will be quizzed verbally on cases during the day.
Extern will get to experience what a typical caseload is like in small animal medicine. Under the supervision of a mentor doctor, you will gather histories, perform physical examinations, develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, scrub in to surgery, assist in the management of medical cases, provide wellness care, develop your client communication skills, your technical skills, and produce appropriate medical records.
Externship Description:
Current veterinary students may rotate with our radiation oncology service as part of their clinical year. Externs
will shadow the radiation oncologists (Drs. Stevens and Yeh) and any interns/residents on the service during all
aspects of their cases. This would include history taking, examinations, diagnostics, and treatments. While externs
are not the ‘primary’ on the case, they are encouraged to be involved and actively participate in each case, as well
as participation in the discussion of plans and recommendations for each case. Additional responsibilities may
include assistance in performing physical exams, writing SOAPs, call backs for previous cases/client questions,
and assisting with diagnostics, treatment, and patient care.
Externship learning goals:
• Become confident in history taking and strengthen client communication/interactions
• Hone your knowledge on cancer types, species differences, treatment options, and outcomes
• Familiarize yourself with and understanding important diagnostics: CT, MRI, x-rays, blood work,
cytology/biopsy reports
• Using pattern recognition and using history to aide in formulating a list of plausible differential diagnoses,
followed by an appropriate work up to arrive at a more definitive diagnosis, and formulation of a plan for
treatment
• Familiarize yourself with the difference between using palliative & definitive treatments as well as
associated radiation side effects.
• Most importantly, have fun learning about radiation oncology
When students intern or extern at East Lake, they have the opportunity to dive into a diverse offering of services and follow those that they are most passionate about pursuing!
About: All located in Texas, the East Lake practice group offers a variety of internship, externship, and clerkship opportunities. Visa support is also available for international/PAVE candidates.
East Lake is a privately owned, independent practice consisting of East Lake Veterinary Hospital in Dallas, Texas, East Lake Cat Care Center, a feline exclusive facility, and East Lake Pet Orphanage, our 501(c)3 non-profit rescue branch of operations. Our multi-doctor-led practice is supported by a team of over 90 devoted care providers. East Lake makes a difference in the lives of pets and people 7 days a week.
Additionally, as a well-established practice offering a high level of care, East Lake is fortunate to have recently had the opportunity to expand operations with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art equine hospital and a separate small animal hospital of Center Ranch in Centerville, Texas. This facility has served 4 counties and has been a leader in equine medicine, surgery, and reproduction. The facilities are well appointed with high-level equipment and 111 oversized equine stalls. Additionally, round pens, large pastures, and ample riding areas span over 94 acres.
Why East Lake? East Lake fosters a positive culture, allowing students to develop in the areas where their interests are deepest. Our team works collaboratively and supports each other's professional growth. The combined experience of our group provides a wide array of surgeries and treatments for companion animals. East Lake's team works hard to make a difference in the lives of pets & people, so the company’s leadership works to take care of the team!
This elective is intended to be an educational experience allowing students to gain research experience and familiarity with conducting research and public health projects in a Federal agency environment, and engage with public health professionals and veterinarians in a variety of job roles to explore career options in Federal service.
During this elective, students will complete two related projects: 1) a literature and online resource scan to identify suggested resources to update key worker communication resources [NIOSH topic pages on occupational hazards for veterinary workers; a summary on reproductive hazards in veterinary workplaces; the wikipedia entry on occupational health for veterinarians] and 2) user testing of RePorter (a database of NIH-funded research projects) and a developmental interface drawing from RePorter database to identify both current research on occupational hazards in veterinary work, as well as products resulting from NIH-funded projects among veterinary workers.
During this educational experience, students are also encouraged to engage with researchers in OneHealth/veterinary occupational health across CDC, attend research seminars, and meet one-on-one with staff to explore potential career paths at NIOSH and CDC. Their mentor will facilitate introductions and share information on relevant seminars to assist students in these career development activities.
We are a progressive, fast paced, 4 doctor small animal practice with emphasis on surgery and medicine cases. We have a growing, thriving urgent care practice Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12pm - 10pm. However, since opening urgent care we do see cases throughout the week that are fit into our normally scheduled GP appointments. We pride ourselves on providing a learning environment for both doctors and support staff. We provide orthopedic, soft tissue, urogenital, and general surgery options for our patients and their families.
The student will be assigned to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Outbreak Prevention and Response Branch, Zoootic Disease Section while enrolled in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemiology Elective Program (EEP). The EEP is an eight-week elective rotation to introduce medical and veterinary students to applied epidemiology and public health. Students learn by gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from subject matter experts in public health.
Assignments may involve:
- conducting surveillance of a disease, injury, or other health condition,
- collecting and analyzing health data to identify new risk factors for disease,
- evaluating the effectiveness of program prevention strategies to help inform future implementation,
- assisting CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officers and other public health professionals to investigate an outbreak, and
- contributing to scientific reports, publications, guidelines, and communication materials.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we currently offer 60 externship experiences, 14 internship programs, and eight residency programs in hospitals across the US. Each program is built around our core value of people-first practice – a novel approach within our industry. We believe that the more we support our clinicians, both personally and professionally, the greater their ability will be to support their patients. We are dedicated to growing the next generation of veterinarians not just in your clinical skills, but in your ability to tackle life’s challenges. Veterinary medicine can be tough at times; we know the importance of prioritizing personal wellness and having a strong community around you. As such, we infuse connection and essential life skills into every training program we create so when it’s time to fly solo, you are fully prepared for the career ahead.
Build Confidence And Competence Under The Supervision Of A Senior, In-House Doctor
Benefit From Personal Mentorship And Support As You Begin To Navigate The Often-Overwhelming Field
Develop Connections Within The Industry That Can Help Provide Opportunities Later In Your Career
Gain An Opportunity To ‘Sample’ Specialty Areas And Find Your Field Of Passion
Show Recruiters Or Application Reviewers That You Have Gone Above And Beyond Standard Education Levels
Complete An Essential Step In Pursuing Board Certification Within Your Chosen Specialty
Our hospital is open 24/7 and offer services for canine, feline and exotic species. The entire hospital is 14,000 sqft with a 3,000sqft Intensive Care Unit, Exotic Ward, CT, ultrasound, 11 exam rooms, Isolation Ward, Dental Suite, Double Surgery Suites and more. We have over 20 DVMs including specialists and over 130 total staff members. We welcome clinical year veterinary students for rotations that can be customizable due to our complex and varied caseload. Rotations can include ER, ICU, Exotics, Imaging, Surgery, Dentistry and GP. All species are seen in all of those areas so exposure to exotic species happens in each department.
Extern students will be paired with DVMs and have hands on learning experiences with Exotics in Surgery, ICU, ER, GP and Imaging. Our externs continually rate our hospital as one of their favorite externship sites and they feel that the learning opportunities far exceed their expectations.
Description of Elective Experience:
The student will be immersed directly into our culture and with our clients & patients at Town & Country Animal Clinic. He/she will receive hands-on, real-world training. Technical skills and interpersonal skills will be put to the test in order for students to learn and gain confidence moving forward in their careers as DVMs. The student will be directly supervised by our Veterinarian. Under supervision, the student will gain experience in the following areas:
- Gathering & interpreting patient history
- Performing physical exams
- Wellness, ill & emergency patient management
- Short term & Long-term medical case management
- Hands-on use of diagnostic tools
- Guided interpretation of results
- Surgical preparation/monitoring & scrub into surgery
- Proper communication through follow-up calls with clients
- Telephone communication and scheduling