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Small Animal Referral Elective

If you are interested, during your 4th year off-site elective experience, we provide a list of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine's previously approved locations.

If you choose not to work at any of the pre-approved sites, please find your own elective location and submit a request for approval through The College of Veterinary Medicine.

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center

Tucson, AZ

Description We are looking for motivated individuals who are ready to learn and willing to work hard. Since we are strictly a specialty and emergency referral center, SAVSEC is a great place for the extern that has intern and residency aspirations. We are a 24/7 multi-facility practice that offers clients and their pets the best in state-of-the-art procedures such as advanced diagnostic imaging (ultrasound and CT), radiation therapy, endoscopy, and laparoscopy.
Southern California Veterinary Referral Group

Irvine CA

Description Small animal veterinary referral & specialty group externship experience.
U of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine/SA Radiology

Philadelphia PA

Description Two week clinical rotation at U of P Small Animal Radiology working with 5 ACVR boarded radiologists & 5 radiology residents. Nine diagnostic rounds (3 @ Chest, Abdominal, Skeletal) plus US & Technique 2 hour exam - Radiographic Interpretation. Weekend clinical responsibilities.
UC-Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Davis, CA

Description All specialties are present within the VMTH and all operate with state-of-the-art technology and equipment. The hospital is dedicated to student vet training.
Upstate Veterinary Specialists

Greenville, SC

Description Extern will assist specialists in diagnosis management and treatment of surgical, medical and oncology patients. Oncology center also has linear accelerator radiation therapy and inhouse CT. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Our doctors are Diplomates, American College of Surgery, Medicine or Oncology.
VCA Animal Referral & Emergency Center of Arizona

Mesa, AZ

Type of Experience: We offer a rotating externship in small animal practice. We have a variety of specialties to include; Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Critical care and Emergency. We are a 24 hour facility with specialists on staff 6 of 7 days durring the week. Description Experience: Christopher J. Monarski, DVM in 2001. Internship SA surgery 2004. Residnecy SA surgery 2005-2008. Four years staff surgeon at VCA ARECA. Institutional Resources: ACVS, ACVIM, ACVR, ACVB
VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital

Downers Grove, IL

Type of Experience: 24-hour small animal specialty and general practice
VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital

Berwyn, IL

Type of Experience: Small animal general practice and speciality center
VCA Newark Animal Hospital

Newark, DE

Description Rotation through emergency, general practice and various specialty services. Participation in rounds, lectures and other activities. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Referral services include surgery, critical care, cardiology and cytopathology.
VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center

Shelton, CT

Type of Experience: The extern will rotate through the different departments of a busy emergency and referral center. They are required to attend all rounds including didactic lectures.
VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center

Fairfax, VA

Type of Experience: Externship Description Experience:
VCA Veterinary Care Referral Center

Albuquerque, NM

Description Our hybrid hospital offers opportunities with a variety of specialists and general practitioners: General Small Animal elective Ophthalomology elective Oncology elective Cardiology elective Surgery elective Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available General Practioners:
VCA Veterinary Referral Associates

Gaithersburg, MD

Type of Experience: Small animal specialty and referral practice Desc
Veterinary Cancer Group of Orange County

Tustin, CA

Description Oncology rotation at the largest privately owned oncology practice in the United States. The student will shadow staff doctors and have the opportunity to perform numerous procedures, participating fully in the daily activities of the clinic.
Veterinary Cardiology Consultants

Novi MI

Description Student will be experiencing a privately owned cardiology practice. The student will be taking medical history from clients, performing diagnostic tests, and reporting findings back to clients. diagnostic procedures include: cardiac auscultation, cardiac ultrasound, ECG, holter monitor, thoracocentesis, percardicentesis, and radiographs. Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available There will be two board certified Veterinary Cardiologists and two licensed veterinary technicians on staff at all times.
Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group (VERG)

Brooklyn, NY

Description Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group, a.k.a. VERG, is a progressive, 7000 square foot state of the art emergency and referral hospital in the trendy Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn. We are the only 24 hour emergency and referral hospital in Brooklyn, a borough of 3.5 million people and receive referrals from over 100 local practices, which provide us with diverse and interesting cases.
Veterinary Oncology & Referral Clinic

Milfold, OH

Description High volume caseload of predominantly oncology cases Moderate number of internal medicine cases Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available One-veterinarian practice - Diplomate, ACVIM
Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group

Annapolis Junction, MD

Description The student will be involved with orthopedic and sports medicine evaluations of patients including orthopedic examination, gait analysis and radiographs. Orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic cases.
Veterinary Specialty Center

Buffalo Grove, IL

Description Externship positions available in one or more of multiple specialty services (Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine [cardiology, neurology, medicine, oncology, nephrology], Emergency and Critical Care).
Veterinary Specialty Center & Emergency Center of Delaware

New Castle, DE

Description We are a 24 hour, 7 day a week referral hospital providing specialty referral care and emergency and critical care. Our facility contains a full lab with chemistry machines, CBC, blood gas. We also have a CT scan on site as well as emergency and critical care equipment.
Veterinary Specialty Hospital

San Diego, CA

Type of Experience: Internal medicine externship
Veterinary Specialty Hospital

San Diego, CA

Type of Experience: Small animal internal medicine experience
Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego

San Diego, CA

Program Purpose: To provide a high quality clinical experience for fourth year veterinary students in a 24 hour multi-specialty referral and emergency practice with an emphasis on high quality technically advanced clinical practice. In addition we have a strong didactic program for interns and externs. Externships are typically from one to four weeks.
Willow Creek Pet Care Center

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Description Companion Animal General & Referral Practice Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available AAHA Accredited Member since 1981Ultrasound, Digital Radiology with Dr. Richard Park (Boarded Radiologist) Surgery, etc. Educational Resources VIN, AAHA, AVMA, etc. Responsibilities Apply their knowledge to a work environment and learn how different the real world is from academia. Student Supervision Several doctors will supervise students during their rotation.