Animal Dermatology Group is the largest collection of veterinary dermatology specialty practices worldwide. We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in furthering their dermatology knowledge by participating in externships, dermatology internships or residency training programs.  Skin and ear disease are consistently among the top 5 pet owner complaints in small animal practices.  Whether preparing for a general practice career or exploring options for training as a veterinary dermatologist, an ADG externship is tremendously beneficial.  With locations across the country there are numerous locations for students to visit and further their careers with a high volume of dermatology cases.

Students will observe and assist in cases presented to a dermatology specialty practice.  During the externship they will be expected to build on what they have learned and continue to develop their skills including history taking, dermatology exam skills, and become proficient at in house diagnostics including skin scrapes and microscopic cytology.  Multihead teaching microscope and observation screens, video otoscopy units and CO2 laser surgical units are commonly used.

We are a private mixed practice with a large haul in case load as well as several trucks with mobile units for farm calls.  We see a variety of species with the majority being beef cattle, a large number of equine, a fairly large number of goats, a few sheep and  pigs, and occasionally backyard chickens.  Student will experience receiving these cases, processing cattle, working a variety of haul in cattle and horse trailers from routine preventive medicine to lameness exams of bovine and occasionally equine cases, breeding soundness of bulls, pregnancy checking cows and sometimes mares, routine surgical cases, and going on some farm calls.  Student is welcome to participate in small medical and surgical cases if interested.

Are you looking for an opportunity to build expertise under the guidance and mentorship of a skilled veterinary professional? Michigan Humane, the oldest and largest nonprofit animal welfare organization in Michigan, is offering veterinary externships at our state-of-the-art medical facilities in Detroit, Westland, and Rochester Hills, Michigan. Our facilities incorporate a full-service veterinary practice, animal shelter, and a shelter medicine team under one roof, allowing our externs to practice in a private practice-like setting while also serving the community.

As a Michigan Humane extern, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse caseload not seen in a traditional veterinary practice setting. Our medical team oversees the daily and emergency care of animals in our clinic and shelter. Externs will benefit from working alongside a team of skilled veterinary professionals while working in top notch medical facilities, utilizing state of the art equipment, including ultrasound, high speed dental, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray and cautery. 

Designed for 3rd or 4th-year veterinary students currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary school program, our externships are for those who are seeking hands-on clinical experience and mentorship in a clinic and/or shelter setting. Each extern will be assigned an experienced veterinary professional as their personal mentor, working to develop their skillset and expand their clinical expertise. Students may choose from one of the following areas of focus: Clinical Medicine, Shelter Medicine, Surgery, Field Services, or Behavior. If you would like to experience a bit of everything, we have a general rotation available.

9 DVM small animal hospital with dentistry, digital radiographs, in-house laboratory