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Small animal preventative, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry. Intern will be exposed and participate in wide variety of small animal medical and surgical cases with hands on experience. Well equipped, full inhouse IDEXX Lab, digital radiography, Ultrasound. We are well known in the Columbus area for treating sick pets with 5 star google reviews. Cases include: Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Insipidus, complex pancreatitis, Feline Urological Syndrome with/without urinary tract blockage, otitis externa, media, allergic dermatitis, Flea allergy dermatitis. fear free care is our mainstay.
Students are expected to see cases and be responsible for in-patient care as well as out-patient management in coordination with the senior clinician on the case.
Student will be paired up with a doctor at all times. Pending their request for specific interests, I will make a schedule for them based on their preferences. We will allow students to do as much hands on as they are comfortable with. We will work on restraint, IV catheter placement, blood draws, and radiograph positioning. NG tube placement may be an option pending case load. Students will go into the rooms with the doctor to witness client communication. We do take in some stray animals (so if they are injured, students can perform the surgeries/treatments needed). We will work on suturing as well. We ask that the student has PLIT insurance.
Basic animal husbandry, observation/assistance in medical procedures as appropriate, preparation of medication (filling prescriptions) as well as dilutions, basic restraint techniques, enclosure maintenance and care, medical record keeping, hospitalized patient care. Participation in necropsies as applicable. Students are to summarize journal articles and craft presentations for staff at end of their externship.
This experience provides exposure to a primary layer breeder distribution company that supplies 30-40% of the commercial laying hens to the US market. The student will get the opportunity to travel and shadow the company veterinarian(s), visit internal operations (hatcheries and breeder farms), and possibly attend commercial client technical service visits.
We are an AAHA accredited, privately owned practice. We are prepared to conduct externships for students to complete their DVM studies. Students will work hands-on and observing our head doctor for 4 weeks.
Feline only specialty practice in Houston, Texas with ABVP (feline) board certified veterinarian.
Full service general small animal hospital serving a variety of medical and surgical needs. Student will participate in the exam room and in routine general surgeries.
Callanan Veterinary Group (CVG) is searching for motivated veterinary students to gain externship experience in our small animal hospitals in the greater Boston metropolitan area. CVG operates five clinics in MA and one in RI, focusing on providing excellent primary care for cats and dogs. Our group of six hospitals and over twenty doctors means that our externs can learn a variety of successful approaches to common medical and surgical conditions. The successful extern can expect to gain the following experiences during their term:
- Primary care medicine and surgery of cats and dogs in an urban/suburban general practice setting
- Physical examination techniques (routine) with specialized exams as indicated (neurological, musculoskeletal, ophthalmic, etc.).
- Evidence-based diagnostic and treatment algorithms with a "spectrum of care" approach
- Diagnostic imaging case review
- Tissue handling and minor surgical procedures (spay/neuter, laceration repair, small mass removals, etc. as permitted by caseload)
- In-house clinical pathology with a residency-trained veterinarian (comparative medicine)
- Option for off-site field trip to the New England Aquarium to meet and greet animal care staff in the Giant Ocean Tank
- Option for off-site experience at the Merwin Memorial Free Clinic to participate in community medicine
Our externships are generally 2 to 4 weeks in duration and will provide the extern with opportunities at at least two of our facilities. Our veterinarians work 4x10 shifts per week, and our externs generally spend Mondays through Thursdays in clinics with the option for flexible scheduling if needed. Externships are designed for third- and fourth-year veterinary students.
CVG is the oldest family-owned private veterinary practice group in America. We pride ourselves on excellent clinic culture, superior mentorship opportunities, and staff retention - some of our associates have been practicing with us for almost two decades! Our hospitals offer full-service care, including dedicated surgical facilities, digital radiography (full-body and dental), in-house Antech/IDEXX laboratory analyzers, high-speed dental equipment, and consultations with our traveling internal medicine and cardiology specialists. Our Medical Director and other experienced senior clinicians are available to assist with challenging cases, surgical skill refinement, tricky client communications, and other hurdles that face new grads and seasoned veterinarians alike. We've been in business for almost a century but continually strive to provide progressive medical care for our patients and excellent practice environments and compensation for our veterinarians. Come see why Boston's pet owners have trusted us for almost 100 years! We'd love to have you onboard, either as an extern or later in your veterinary career.