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Students will be exposed to basic and referral equine reproduction cases. Thsi will include mare management forfresh, cooled and frozen semen; embryo transfer; oocyte aspirations; stallion collections and processing for fresh, cooled and frozen semen. The elective is typically 7 days per week with active case loads from 7AM to 5 pm. No emergency or after hours appointments are seen as part of the practice.
Please note that the AVMA Government Relations Externship program does not provide any clinical experience, so we are not able to evaluate the student on those skills.
The AVMA Government Relations Externship Program is a four-week program that provides veterinary students with an opportunity to experience the regulatory and legislative activities of importance to the practice of veterinary medicine. Students are expected to perform duties that support the work of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Government Relations Division on public policy issues facing the veterinary profession. During their externship, students will discover the scope of veterinary medicine in the various branches of the government, while expanding their understanding of the legislative process and the veterinarian's role in that process.
Externs are expected to actively participate in advocating on behalf of veterinary medicine and the profession. Externs work under the mentorship of AVMA GRD staff on issues that affect the veterinary profession, such as student loan debt, animal welfare, funding for veterinary education, and small business and tax issues. They are asked to problem solve, adapt to daily changes in priorities, and influence others. Tasks that are assigned during the externship include meeting with congressional offices to discuss AVMA’s legislative agenda, attending hearings on behalf of staff, researching information, updating materials that support AVMA’s advocacy efforts, and completing a weekly summary of activities on time.
Primary objectives of the externship program are for veterinary students to gain a better understanding of the ways in which public policy impacts the profession, discover how veterinarians can be involved in the legislative process, participate in advancing AVMA’s legislative agenda on Capitol Hill, and immerse themselves in networking with federal veterinarians to gain insight into the depth and breadth of activities in which they are involved. The AVMA GRD Externship provides an opportunity for veterinary students to take what they are learning in veterinary school and apply it outside of a clinical setting, allowing them to learn another facet of the profession while making a difference in shaping the profession.
The primary purpose of our Veterinary Student Externship is to provide a hands-on learning experience for 3rd and 4th year students who are enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. The program is flexible and can be scheduled in 1- to 4-week blocks, depending on the extern’s availability. We feel that the students who possess an open mind and a willingness to learn will benefit the most from our externship.
The student will gain experience in a typical small animal veterinary practice.
Under the direct supervision of a rotating team of experienced doctors students will be exposed to various methods of practice and teaching styles, helping to achieve maximum growth and potential. Typical days include assisting in case work ups, developing diagnostic plans, providing general wellness care, refining technical skills, writing medical records, expanding client communication skills, scrubbing into surgery and potentially even helping with rehab or reproductive procedures depending on the hospital.
Reviewing application for the WAVMA CertAqV. Identify gaps in applicants experience and address those gaps. The identified gaps can be rectified through hands on oppurtunities, journal clubs, webinars, and giving presentations.
To engage in a clinical setting and treat dermatology patients. Students will be involved in history taking, diagnostics, medical management and treatment of a wide variety of dermatological conditions
An externship at VCA is an opportunity to practice and gain constructive feedback working along with our medical teams in case management and procedural skills. It involves immersion in daily operational tasks such as medical rounds, client communications, diagnostic acumen, and patient planning. It introduces Woofware and WoofU, our custom medical record management system and educational support platforms. Externship length is typically 2-4 weeks based upon school programs, negotiable.
An externship at VCA is an opportunity to practice and gain constructive feedback working along with our medical teams in case management and procedural skills. It involves immersion in daily operational tasks such as medical rounds, client communications, diagnostic acumen, and patient planning. It introduces Woofware and WoofU, our custom medical record management system and educational support platforms. Externship length is typically 2-4 weeks based upon school programs but is customizable.
Mokena Animal Clinic is a busy small animal general practice. Most of our patients are dogs and cats. However, we do see some exotic pets. The student will be able to observe the day to day activites within the practice including well visits, sick visits, and general surgery. The student will also be able to learn client communication skills.