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We are a large mixed animal practice (Predominantly bovine, canine, and feline. Limited swine and small ruminant).
We have 8 veterinarians (4 are mixed animal, 2 are predominantly small animal, 1 is predominantly cattle, and 1 is swine and small animal). We also have 7 full time technicians. Our main location is in Maria Stein, OH but we also have small animal satelite clinics in Wapakoneta, Minster, and Versailles.
There is plenty of opportunity for pregnancy checking cattle. DA (roll and tack as well as surgery) and sick cow work as available. The student can participate in large dairy team meetings and milk quality (milking system analysis, looking at milking procedures, etc.) work if that is going on while they are here for their externship.
There is also plenty of opportunity to observe/help with small animal routine and sick appointments, as well as small animal surgery. We do many routine surgeries (spay, neuter, dental, lump removals) but also offer other surgical services (abdominal exploratory, cystotomy, enterotomy/resection and anastamosis, etc.)
General practice with a broad range iof cases ranging from kitten wellness exams to geraictric full workups with the possiblity of referral to a secondary institution for surgery, dermatology. ophthamology, internal medicine, neurology, and other specialists in the area. We draw from cases within the entire Portland Oregon/Vancouver, Washington metro area, because this practice has existed since 1977 and has a far-reaching reputation.
Mixed animal practice being 75% small animal. External will be able to help with small animal wellness and sick animal appointments as well as accompany doctors on farm calls. 5 doctor practice.
Dermatology Specialty Practice. The student will be working with a dermatology resident primarily and some days with a boarded dermatologist. Most days are filled with initial and recheck appointments as well as calling and educating owners with results. Occasionaly an intradermal allergy test, biopsy or video otoscopy procedure will be performed. The student will be shadowing the doctor for the entire time.
The student will have many hands on opportunities including to completing histories, exams, sedation, dentistry, acupuncture, lamenesses including digital radiography, ultrasound and nerve blocks.
If the opportunity arises the student will complete standing castration under supervision as well as aid during emergencies such as colics, lacerations, laminitis, as well as euthanasia.
Observe and assist with canine and feline surgery and medicine cases. We also do Show Pig medicine and surgery. Majorty of time will be spent with swine surgery and medicine cases.
Student will spend the day shadowing the doctor and participating as needed.
VMC Externship Program
An externship experience at the Veterinary Medical Center of Central New York is an opportunity for veterinary students to spend time within our hospital for the purpose of observing a busy, progressive and comprehensive emergency and specialty hospital in its daily practice. Through direct interactions between the student and the veterinarians, the student will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills and will be provided with verbal and written feedback designed to help them improve their skills.
Program Outline
- Students are assigned to a supervising veterinarian who will oversee their externship experience and provide the student and the school with feedback as appropriate.
- Students should spend a minimum of 40-50 scheduled hours per week for at least a two week period in the practice but are welcome to spend more time if they wish.
- Students will be given a weekly schedule which places them with specific doctors and services. The schedule is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive overview of all services within the first week. The second week’s schedule is designed to provide the student with more time in services of their choice while still remaining comprehensive. Mid-way through the externship experience, the student will meet with their supervisor for initial feedback from the first week’s experience and ensure that expectations of both the student and the practice are being met to ensure the best possible experience.
Successful Program Completion
Successful students will demonstrate a strong desire to learn as much as they can through this experience. Throughout the experience, the student will be assessed on their ability to appropriately interact with doctors, support staff, patients and clients as well as being assessed on their technical skills and knowledge. The general expectation from the first week is that the student will spend time observing and absorbing. The general expectation from the second week is that the student will demonstrate their knowledge and technical skills through opportunities provided them as available and appropriate under the direct supervision of the clinician.
Participate in a well-established, nine doctor, small animal practice that is AAHA accredited and located on the East side of Las Vegas. Services include general wellness, ultrasounds, feline hyperthyroid, TPLO surgery, lap spays, stem cell, reproduction, and dentistry.
Gaining experience in a multiple doctor AAHA accredited hospital. Observing and assisting in soft tissue (laparoscopic procedures) and orthopedic surgery, observing and assisting with ultrasounds, interpreting lab results, client communications, participating in rounds, interpreting digital radiography, assisting with endoscopic procedures