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Shadowing with the veterinary team at a small AZA accredited zoo.
The student will spend one week in the Emergency Critical Care Department and a second week in the Surgery Department. She will be able to work with board certified criticalist and surgeons in each department. They will have one on one case experience in both services. They will also be exposed to internal medicine, ophthalmology and radiology, with specialist in each department mentioned.
Fremont Animal Hospital is a 3 doctor Companion Animal Hospital located in Northwestern Ohio about 15 miles south of Lake Erie. We provide comprehensive preventive care, internal medicine and surgery to clients from several counties. We also work with three humane societies /organizations to provide some shelter care and one wildlife rescue group Elective experience will include opportunity for students to interact with clients, patients, veterinarians and technical staff .
Student will participate in all aspects of emergency medicine under direct supervision. Student will be encouraged to participate in all endoscopic and surgical procedures performed during their tenure as well.
VDPAM 455: Practical experience and training in necropsy, recognition of gross lesions, diagnostic sample collection and test selection for the diagnosis of infectious, toxic, nutritional and metabolic diseases through exposure to diagnostic cases submitted to the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The VDL accepts cases from all species; however, this course predominantly consists of porcine and bovine cases.
VDPAM 488: Application of microbiological procedures to the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Students are allowed to shadow and given the opportunity to participate when time allows. The are able to go into the field and stay in house for appointments. We do allow students to help in surgery when we are doing shelter spay/neuters.
About Our Clinic & Practice: Benton County Veterinary Services is a large animal clinic with a focus on traditional bovine veterinary sciences (routine herd work, sick calls, emergency work, etc.) as well as non-traditional veterinary services such as vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, chiropractic work, foot table work, and other consulting services. Our clinic also services two regional livestock auctions. We have only been in operation for 7 years and have grown rapidly, transitioning from a mobile-only practice to our clinic in June of 2018. We pride ourselves in offering a host of progressive, non-traditional services particularly in the reproductive field.
About Our Location: Our clinic is located in the midwestern part of Missouri just south of Sedalia and north of Lincoln. We are also located just 20-25 miles North of Lake of the Ozarks, 60 miles southwest of Jefferson City and Columbia, and 80 miles southeast of Kansas City. This allows for easy travel for weekend fun while visiting with us! Although our local town Cole Camp is not very populated, the culture is outstanding and there is plenty of space to relax and enjoy your time off.
About this Opportunity: We are looking for a forward-thinking bovine oriented student that is seeking a career in large animal medicine; particularly bovine medicine. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and knowledge through assisting with a variety of large animal procedures with direct mentorship and guidance from our 4-doctor team. We often travel to various locations in our area to perform procedures for our large animal clients, which allows for great experiences and connections! If you have great interest in bovine care or medicine, this is the place for you!
Additional Benefits: We are offering a flexible schedule to fit any program requirements, future employment opportunity preferences, excellent mentorship opportunities, and more!
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Kari Chamberlin (DVM & Owner)
Email: bentoncountyvet@gmail.com
Number: (660) 287-8679
**Please be willing to provide a resume upon applying for this preceptorship/externship opportunity.**
About Our Clinic: At Scott City Animal Clinic, we take pride in delivering personalized, compassionate care to our patients and their guardians in Scott City and surrounding areas. Our team strives to provide a comfortable environment for our patients and clients and we want everyone, either two-legged or four, to feel welcome as soon as they enter our veterinary clinic. We have been in business for over 40 years and offer a wide range of medical services and surgeries for dogs, cats, and a few other exotics/farm animals. Please visit our Services page on our website to learn more about the services we provide.
About Our Location: Located in Scott City, MO, there are plenty of surrounding outdoor attractions such as the Scott City Ball Park, great restaurants, historic museums, and plenty more to explore. We are also within a short drive of many other attractions and activities such as the Riverfront Bridge Park, Rose Garden, and Cape Rock Park. It is a great place to start your career and/or family!
About this Opportunity: Our amazing team and support staff are looking to share our knowledge and experience with a highly motivated 3rd or 4th-year veterinary student! We are looking for someone who will treat every patient with the same loving care as if they were your own pet. You will get the opportunity to attain experience in each of our different services and are encouraged to showcase any special skills or interests you may have! Through our excellent mentorship, hands-on experience, and collaboration, the value that comes from working with us will certainly reside with you forever.
Additional Benefits: We are offering a flexible schedule to fit any program requirements, paid externship hours, future employment opportunity preferences, excellent mentorship opportunities, and more!
Contact Information: Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions!
Contact Name: Jeff Shively (Owner)
Email: scanimalclinic@hotmail.com
Number: 573-264-3455
About Our Clinic: Angel Animal Hospital established a tradition over 60 years of providing compassionate veterinary medical care for patients in the Springfield, MO area. As a full-service, small animal hospital, we offer conventional and integrative (natural/alternative) care for our patients. Our Integrative service also provides care for small and large animals patients using a whole-body, functional medicine approach for health. Together, our services provide a full line of care including cancer treatment, natural care (with a variety of modalities including chiropractic, acupuncture, homeopathy and several energy based treatments), conventional medicine & surgery, cryosurgery, dental care, and pain management.
About Our Location: Located in Greene County, MO, the area abounds with outdoor attractions (Dickerson Park Zoo, golf courses, variety of parks), great restaurants, historic museums, and plenty more to explore. We are also within a short drive of many other attractions and activities throughout the Ozarks region of the country. It is a great place for preceptorship, developing your career and/or family!
About this Opportunity: We are currently a two-doctor practice with 9-12 amazing support staff. We are eager to share our wealth of knowledge and experience in conventional and natural/alternative care with a highly motivated veterinary student preceptor!
We are seeking a candidate who is a team player, punctual, reliable, responsible, intuitive, willing to learn, and a great communicator with a warm/friendly personality. We foster a team-oriented, positive, and collaborative environment in which our purpose is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. You will get hands-on experience and/or mentorship in all aspects of the services we provide (especially those that interest you the most)!
Additional Benefits: Our current hospital schedule allows preceptors time off on weekends to explore and enjoy the attractions in the surrounding area. In addition to an excellent mentorship opportunity, successful preceptors will earn priority consideration for future employment opportunities.
Contact Information: Please feel free to contact us with any questions!
Contact Name: Dr. Gary Nie (Owner)
Email: gnie@ivsmo.com
Phone number: 417-866-2923
For the students joining us at VCA University, they will be given shadowing opportunities based on their areas of interest/focus. Our medical bench is diverse, so we are able to offer our externs experience in General Practice wellness, urgent care and also exotic medicine with avian, pocket pets and rabbits. Most of our anesthetic cases are routine spays, neuters and dentals - The student will be able to observe and assist in these procedures, including dental radiographs and extractions.