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Students will work closely with one of our experienced Veterinarians during your 2-4 week externship. Students will learn to perform a complete physical exam, develop enhanced client communications, gain surgical skills and increase confidence through experience.
Our Doctors are passionate about medicine and welcome the opportunity to mentor future Veterinarians with a hands on approach to the practice of Veterinary medicine.
This elective experience will be focused on veterinary pathology in the context of drug discovery and development for human medicines and also pathology of laboratory species. The externship will be hosted by Genentech, Department of Safety Assessment Pathology with direct supervision by me (Melissa Schutten, DVM, PhD, DACVP). There are 14 ACVP-boarded veterinary pathologists within our department. During this externship, the main objectives and responsibilities will be: 1) develop a general understanding of the drug discovery and development process for animal and human health, including regulatory requirements and high level designs for clinical trials; 2) evaluate and interpret clinical pathology data from laboratory animal animals (rodent, dog, and nonhuman primate) exposed to various test articles; 3) correlate these findings to histopathology findings- this will be guided by me through evaluation of digitized slides (we will work through these correlates/case studies together; 4) generate differential diagnoses and possible general pathology hypotheses re: these findings; 5) perform literature searches w/re: to these findings; 6) exposure to advanced image analysis and the application of AI to pathology data (we have a digital pathology and artifical intelligence group within our SA Pathology dept); 7) exposure to ethical animal use in research and drug development through awareness of the 3Rs principles.
Our clinic offers a general medicine elective experience to any student. Our clinic sees small animals for a variety of general wellness, maintenance, and diagnosis and treatment of a variety of health problems. We also have a state of the art surgery unit including xray and ultrasound. Included in clinic is the capability for dental cleanings and dental xray as well as laser treatments.
Ag Vets is a food animal, ambulatory practice consisting of 9 veterinarians in southeastern PA. The majority of our work (85%) is focused on serving the various dairy producers in our region. However, our service also includes beef, swine, and small ruminants to varying degrees. We provide generalized herd health and surgical services expected of a traditional food animal practice. We have also placed an emphasis on financial planning and records management as a value-added service for our clientele. Embryo transfer and laproscopic surgical techniques are also unique services we provide in our practice area. Students would be allowed to shadow and/or participate with the bulk of our veterinarians as we serve our varied client-base.
Student(s) will experience the typical caseload of a mixed animal general practice, with emphasis on small animal cases. Student(s) will be expected to gather histories, complete physical exams, develop diganostic and therapeutic plans, assist in managing hospitalized patients, and communicate with clients. Student(s) will also have the opportuity to scrub in and assist in surgical procedures as well as perform routine surgeries/procedures under the supervision of the DVM. Emergencies are seen on a routine basis and student(s) may be expected to be available when needed.
Work side by side with Doctor during all exams, emergencies and surgeries. Discuss each case/diagnosis/treatment with doctors on staff. Client interaction for history and treatment plans. Work with technicians and assistants during treatments and estimate creation. Work to understand workings of practice from scheduling to medical care.
Boarding, dermatology, dental care, digital radiograph, heartworm testing and treatment, In-Clinic diagnostics, laser surgery, laser therapy, nutritional counseling, pain management, pharmacy, surgery
Boulevard Veterarinary is a full service small animal general practice in Chicago, IL. We are an AAHA accredited practice and have three locations throughout the city. Students are expected to rotate between at least 2 but preferably all 3 locations. They will be shadowing DVMs for appointments and surgeries and will be encouraged to perform physicals, name differentials, develop treatment plans, and possibly assist in surgery.
Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals Internship and Externship programs are anything but traditional. Because of our staff’s unique specialties, multiple locations, and versatile clientele, students have the opportunity to gain the exposure needed to excel in this profession. We offer competitive, challenging and exceptional program opportunities unlike any other. For over 40 years, Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals has had the privilege to serve horses and their owners at three locations across Texas. Our industry-leading equine veterinarians offer an extensive variety of services ranging from the standard preventative care to cutting-edge, specialty surgery. Our goal is to serve our customers’ and horses’ needs with exceptionally skilled staff and exceed expectations with outstanding client service. Our customers are our family.
At BVEH, we like to:
● Invest in the success of our people - that means our clients, staff, colleagues, vendors and families
● Create an environment for people to identify goals and continuously develop their skills
● Communicate with clarity and respect
● Leave a lasting, positive impression on the horses and the people we come in contact with
We carry these values into our internship and externship programs. Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals strives to improve the lives of people and horses by mentoring and leading recent graduates in becoming exceptional professionals. We believe when we are exceptional, the equine industry is a better place. Our highly specialized, elite team focuses on helping our interns and externs:
● Further enhance diagnostic skills.
● Increase hands-on knowledge base in areas including reproduction, sports medicine, internal medicine,
imaging, and alternative medicine.
● Sharpen client relationship, management, and communication skills.
● Gain exposure to staff and procedures not found anywhere else.
What do you need to thrive in our programs?
● A positive attitude
● A team player mentality
● People skills
The goal of the externship is to provide high level exposure to broaden the interests and skills of veterinary students like you. As an extern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, friendly environment. This program will provide you with enough clinical exposure to identify your specific areas of interest and further pursue those studies in equine medicine.
Who is this program for?
● The veterinarian student who has a desire to accelerate his/her growth, a general interest and experience in equine medicine, surgery, along with a basic knowledge of horsemanship.
● The recent graduate who is interested in our internship program since the externship program is the primary method of critical evaluation used for internship selection by the hospital.
● Veterinarians who are new to the U.S. - foreign students and veterinarians are welcomed and encouraged to apply. But, you must have the ability to communicate in English and obtain the appropriate visas.
What can I expect to gain from this externship:
● High level clinical exposure enabling you to broaden your interests
● Hands-on experience in a fast-paced and friendly environment
● The opportunity to practice with some of the most talented vets in the industry
● The opportunity to sharpen your diagnostic and decision-making skills in equine medicine, surgery and intensive care, gain experience in routine procedures and advanced diagnostics, as well as develop confidence in interacting with staff and other veterinarians.
Where is the program and how long is it?
● We offer up to 4 weeks at our Stephenville, Navasota, or Salado, Texas locations.
What will I be doing in this program? Your primary duties include:
● Assisting with daily treatments
● Evaluations and record keeping for hospitalized patients
● Assisting staff veterinarians in lameness exams, surgeries, dentistry, reproduction and neonatal care
● Night duties consisting of assisting with patient treatments, intensive care monitoring, as well as, assisting with all emergencies including weekends and holidays
● Assisting with both clinical and ambulatory emergencies
● Assisting with appointments from 8am - 5pm Monday-Friday and 8am -12pm on Saturdays
● Working with interns and technicians to treat hospitalized patients in the mornings, and administer overnight treatments
● Aiding staff veterinarians in outpatient visits
● Working in a fast-paced, friendly environment with the large caseload at one of our hospitals can be very rewarding and educational. We strongly believe in teaching and mentoring, which is why you will always be working directly with our technicians, veterinary staff and other professionals.
The student will be evaluated on their clinical level and then be given tasks according to the level shown. If capable of performing simple type laceration closure and drain placement, then the student will be given more surgical freedom and allowed to perform basic spay and neuter procedures. Taking advantage of the externship experience to shadow the DVM in exam rooms and if shows clical and verbal skills, for the DVM to shadow the student.