Offsite Electives
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Student will participate in all phase of ambulatory production medicine practice including: examination, surgery, medical treatment, and ultrasound of dairy cattle.
This elective will focus on small animal health as it pertains to a shelter situation, the public sector, as well as rescue organizations that obtain animals for large breeding facilities.
After shadowing a few days with the assigned mentor, the extern will begin to participate in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery under direction of a clinical mentor. As they become acclimated, they will begin outpatient appointments with the technician with the veterinarian mentor. The extern will practice skills such as general physical assessment, specialized assessments such as orthopedic evaluations, assist in surgery, etc. They will also develop diagnostic and treatment plans along side their mentor. Working with Crow's Hollow Wildlife Rescue, the extern will have the opportunity to experience practice in wildlife medicine. The goal will be to give the extern the opportunity to begin to develop a level of proficiency that will apply as they proceed into clinical practice as a DVM.
The Detroit Zoological Society offers externship training for veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education. Our program is geared toward students interested in pursuing a career in zoo and/or wildlife medicine and provides an opportunity for students to experience all of the facets of zoo veterinary practice and to gain knowledge and skills that will make them more qualified for advanced training programs.
All aspects of a small animal hospital.
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.