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Cuddy Farms is a turkey operation that employs their own veterinarian and operates their own internal lab for testing. Cuddy Farms operates approximately 40 farms including stud, grow and breeder farms. We also have a hatchery at our location in Strathroy. The student will be able to gain experience in each aspect of the turkey and veterinary operations.
The student will be shadowing a poultry veterinarian overseeing turkey breeder operations in Ontario, Canada. The student will be exposed to farms containing various generations of turkey breeders (pedigree, great-grandparent, grandparent), as well as a turkey hatchery. The student will work with various departments within the organization such as operations, R&D, and veterinary services.
Small Ruminant Reproductive technology. Includes sheep and goat embryo transfer and laparoscopic artificial insemination. Also bovine in vitro fertilization ovum pick up and conventional flushing in and embryo transfer.
During the externship, the student will have the opportunity to work alongside
Midwest Animal Hospital professionals and actively participate in every
aspect of patient care. We are not just looking for talent; we like to get to
know our externs and help them maximize their potential. Every student
learns at their own pace, but we want to make sure we are giving them the
best tools. We are open 7 days a week and accept walk-ins and
appointments, so they can expect to see a high volume of patients and
clients. This will give the student the opportunity to learn at a fast pace. Like our
employees, we expect externs to work hard interacting with our clients and
getting hands-on experience.
Some of the primary tasks they will be expected to perform include:
Gather patients' medical histories
Perform nose-to-tail physical exams
Formulate and implement diagnostic and therapeutic care plans
Use cutting-edge tools and technology
Scrub in and assist in surgery
Perform spays and neuter on shelter animals (3 rd and 4 th year
Students)
Help your supervising DVM manage various medical cases
Provide wellness care
Sharpen your client communication skills
Fine-tune your clinical and technical skills
Understand and adhere to the Midwest Animal Hospital business
model
Introduce veterinary student to avian (raptor) medicine in a high-volume, fully-functional veterinary hospital and well as expose student to the basics of wildlife husbandry, rehabilitation, conservation, and education outreach.
Banfield's externship program gives students an idea of what it is like to work in a corporate small animal practice that focuses on preventive care. The student will be able to shadow doctors but also be hands on and develop their technical skills. We will typically sit down on the first day and go over the student's goals for the externship so that we can tailor the experience as much as possible to the individual students' needs.
Business hours M-Fri small animal general practice with appointments and procedures
General practice- daily appointments and surgical experience
During the externship, participants usually spend time rotating through different departments, including emergency, internal medicine, and surgery. In the emergency department, externs may assist in triaging incoming cases, observing and learning how to stabilize critical patients, and gaining exposure to a wide range of urgent medical conditions.
In the internal medicine department, externs may shadow experienced veterinarians as they diagnose and manage complex medical cases. This could involve performing diagnostic procedures such as bloodwork, radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. Externs may also learn about treatment plans, patient monitoring, and client communication skills.
In the surgery department, externs may observe or assist in various surgical procedures, such as soft tissue surgeries and orthopedic surgeries. They may learn about surgical techniques, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care. Externs might also have the opportunity to participate in rounds, case discussions, and learn about pre-operative evaluations.
Throughout the externship, participants can expect to interact with veterinary technicians, support staff, and experienced veterinarians. They may have the chance to develop clinical skills, such as handling and restraining animals, performing basic procedures, and understanding medical terminology. Additionally, externs may gain insights into the administrative aspects of veterinary practice, including medical records, client communication, and hospital management.
Overall, a typical extern experience in a veterinary clinic with emergency, internal medicine, and surgery departments offers a comprehensive exposure to a wide range of medical cases, emergency situations, and surgical procedures. It helps aspiring veterinarians develop their clinical skills, expand their knowledge base, and make valuable connections within the veterinary field.
The extern will have the opportunity to learn how to provide clinical, diagnostics, and surgical care to a variety of research species including rodents, USDA species, avian species. Opportunities can also include IACUC and regulatory activities such protocol review, semi-annual inspections, and post approval monitoring. USC is an ACLAM accredited residency program, and the extern will participate in the didactic program.