The goal of the externship program at Woodside is to provide a comprehensive learning experience in all aspects of an advanced and progressive equine clinic. The high volume caseload will enhance the individual’s clinical competency, diagnostic skills and communication skills. Mentoring will be provided by 8 experienced clinicians/ veterinarians in the fields of lameness, surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, reproduction, acupuncture and chiropractic, as well as advanced dentistry.
Students typically rotate between spending time with each of the doctors on the road and spending time in the clinic to watch referral cases and surgeries. There is opportunity to spend extra time shadowing doctors that may specialize in the students particular areas of interest.
Digital radiographs, ultrasound, chiropractic and acupuncture, advanced densistry, reproductive services including breeding with cooled and frozen semen, embryo transfer, foaling out services, endoscopy, elective and emergency surgeries, arthroscopy, etc. Full barn staff and extensive tech staff to include three licensed veterinary technicians and multiple assistants.
The practice will ensure that the student has the opportunity to spend time with each clinician and participate in all activities. The primary goal is to give the student an in-depth exposure to the type of experience available as an intern. Externs are invited to assist the current interns with treatment of hospital cases; observe clinicians in diagnostic and therapeutic care of hospital cases and out-patients; as well as accompany clinicians on ambulatory calls. This will include emergency cases.
No cost for students. The clinic provides two slots for housing to externs at the intern/extern house which is adjacent to the clinic property.