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Small Animal 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.

Laurel Highland Veterinary Clinic

Williamsport, PA

Description Experience: General Equine and Small Animal practice with a large emphasis on dentistry. <
Laurel Pet Hospital

West Hollywood, CA

Type of Experience: Small Animal General Practice with a board certified internist full time and a board certified surgeon 2 days a week. We are located in West Hollywood, CA.
LaVale Veterinary Hospital

LaVale, MD

Description Experience: Small animal medicine and surgery at AAHA-acredited practice. Observing and assisting with examinations, specimen collection, laboratory evaluation, surgery and other aspects of small animal practice. Institutional Resources: 6 doctors with combined 80+ years of experience Educational Resources: Full library of journals and many many textbooks
Leighow Veterinary Hospital

Danville, PA

Description This is an opportunity to experience all aspects of small animal veterinary medicine in general practice. Digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house blood testingas well as routine and major surgeries are completed at the hospital. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Training in small and large animal veterinary medicine. Postgraduate training in mastitis research in dairy cattle. Educational Resources All journals and computer data available for those interested.
Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital

Lewisburg, PA

Description Experience: Student will be observing all aspects of the veterinary practice including surgery appointments, laboratory procedures, radiology, office exams, hospilized cases, etc..
Lodder's Plaza Animal Clinic

Hamilton, OH

Type of Experience: Companion animal practice; dogs & cats Descri
Los Gatos Dog and Cat Hospital

Los Gatos, CA

Description Experience: Senior Veterinary Externship. California law allows Senior Veterinary Students from Accredited Universities to participate and perform the Duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Loyalhanna Veterinary Care

Stahlstown, PA

Description Experience: General small animal medicine and surgery with strong emphasis on preventive and proactive care.
Mason Family Pet Hospital, LLC

Mason, OH

Type of Experience: Small animal hospital - dogs, cats, rabbits & pocket pets.
Mayfair Village Animal Hospital

Hurst, TX

Description General small animal practice with emphasis on canine and feline. Practice places heavy emphasis on internal medicine and general surgery. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Numerous board certified specialists in Dallas area.
McClung's Animal Hospital & Attica Animal Hospital

Tiffin, OH

Description Experience: All aspects of operations of a modern well equipped hospital with a well trained support staff.
Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic

Mercer Island, WA

Type of Experience: Clinical Experience with Advanced Veterinary Dentistry
Metropolitan Veterinary Center - West

Pittsburgh, PA

Description  Details We are a full-service, progressive, modern hospital. This practice is busy and fast-paced. We see routine & ER cases, both medical and surgical, from 8am-midnight, 365 days/year. We frequently accept "referrals" from surrounding, smaller practices for extended care and 2nd opinion cases. Technicians are on staff overnight for in hospital care. Support staff is excellent and most technicians are licensed CVTs.
Metzger Animal Hospital

State College, PA

Type of Experience: Veterinary Externship Description Experience:
Middletown Animal Clinic, Inc.

Fairmont, WV

Description Details Assisting in clinical exams and work-ups. Observing and assisting in surgeries. Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available DVM from The Ohio State University DVM from Georgia University DVM from Oklahoma State University Educational Resources not on record Responsibilities input on medical cases practice clnical techniques Student Supervision at all times Housing no
Morehead Veterinary Clinic

Morehead, KY

Type of Experience: Small Animal Description Experience:
Morris Veterinary Clinic, Inc., P.A.

Lancaster, OH

Description We are a busy full service small animal veterinary practice with four doctors and four licensed veterinary technicians. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available All four veterinarians are graduates of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
MSU CVM Internal Medicine Clerkship

East Lansing, MI

Description Experience: SCS 647 - Internal Medicine 3-week Clinical Clerkship.
Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital

Mt. Pleasant, MI

Description Experience: We are a 3 doctor small animal practice in mid Michigan. Students will be involved in all aspects of general practice medicine.
Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital

Fairfield, OH

Type of Experience: Small animal general practice. Description Experi
Muller Veterinary Hospital

Walnut Creek, CA

Description We are a 3 doctor small animal general practice and small animal rehabilitation practice. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Not on record Educational Resources Numerous journals and publications: JAVMA, Vet Econ, Compendium, DVM Magazine. Library, internet. Responsibilities We will provide direct supervision of student in areas of venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, sections, restraint, client education, lab work, etc.
Napoleon Veterinary Clinic, Inc.

Napoleon, OH

Description Small animal practice: 3 doctors, 4 registered techs, kennel attendant, veterinary assistant. We offer endoscopy, videoscopy, digital radiology (Ecklin), both dental & general radiology, some orthopedics with ESF, plating, pinning, in-house lab (IDEXX equipped). 6000 sq. ft. facility new in 2003.
NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Raleigh, NC

Type of Experience: Two-week externship in the Cardiology rotation at NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine.
NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Nutrition Service

Raleigh, NC

Type of Experience: University -based elective rotation in the Clinical Nutrition Service of the NCSU-CVM.
Neffsville Veterinary Clinic

Lancaster, PA

Description Small Animal General Practice including surgery, dentistry, receiving clients/patients with a doctor, presenting cases and organizing diagnostic plans, etc. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Dr. James Doman Dr. George Nyland Dr. Andrew Sloyer Dr. Nicole Blithe Dr. Amanda Rouen Dr. Kathy Nyland Educational Resources VIN, rounds, JAVMA, and other journals/texts available
Niceville Animal Clinic

Niceville, FL

Description We are a busy clinic that sees about 80 animals a day. We do wildlife rehab, exotics, run a pet adoption shelter for puppies, kittens and special needs animals. We do all kinds of orthopedic surgeries. The student will see a lot. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Not on record Educational Resources Not on record Responsibilities observation Student Supervision 50 hours per week Housing No
Noah's Ark Pet Hospital

Willis, MI

Type of Experience: Small animal medicine and surgery, 36 years. Have opened three highly successful veterinary hospitals. Have mentored several veterinary students.
North Canton Veterinary Clinic

North Canton, OH

Description Experience: Canine and feline medicine and surgery Observation of all aspects of the clinic Physical exams and work-up of outpatients Limited hands on surgical experience
North Florida Animal Hospital

Tallahassee, FL

Description Experience: Full involvement in all clinical aspects of the hospital.
North Fork Animal Clinic

Chillicothe, OH

Type of Experience: Small Animal-Medicine/Surgery Description Experie
North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital

Cornelius, NC

Description Provide the student with aspects of practicing in a small animal hospital including all clinical as well as business aspects. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available This is a very busy 5-doctor pracice where client compliance is high. We provide exceptional full service care. Educational Resources Access to hospital's in-house library, DvMax Veterinary Software Program & internet
North Portland Veterinary Hospital

Portland, OR

Description Small animal preventative care and routine surgery with an emphasis on dentistry, with some exotic and avian experience. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Patricia Frost-Fitch, DVM, Diplomate American Veterinary Dental College, is a board certified veterinary dentist who is in our hospital once weekly to perform dental specialty procedures such as root canals, pulp caps, pulpotomies, application of dental appliances, etc.
Northwest Animal Clinic

Lima, OH

Description Experience: Small animal medicine and surgery practice: all aspects of small animal medicine, surgery, radiology. Institutional Resources: Private, solo practice
Norton Road Veterinary Hospital

Galloway, OH

Description Routine externship responsibilities depending on level of comfort - surgeries, dentals, appointments, client communication as requested. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Dr. Elizabeth Logan exotics experience Educational Resources Journals, books, and computer (VIN). Responsibilities Routine externship responsibilities depending on level of comfort - surgeries, dentals, appointments, client communication as requested.
Norwalk Veterinary Hospital

Norwalk, CT

Type of Experience: Small animal clinical experience Description Expe
Oakwood Veterinary Clinic

Troy, NY

Type of Experience: Small Animal Private Practice Description Experie
Obetz Animal Hospital

Columbus, OH

Type of Experience: Medical and Surgical small animal practice.
Offshore Animal Hospital

Nantucket, MA

Type of Experience: Small animal medicine & emergency Description
Oquirrh Hills Veterinary Center

Herriman, UT

Type of Experience: Small Animal practice offering students exposure to: medicine, surgery, preventive medicine, and general clinical experience. Area of focus includes stong emphasis on client education and personal attention
Oradell Animal Hospital

Paramus, NJ

Description externship in small animal medicine and surgery Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available # DVMs in the following specialties, many Diplomates in their specialties:
Oregon Humane Society

Portland, OR

Type of Experience: Small Animal Primary Care/Shelter Medicine Descri
Paradise Animal Hospital

Catonsville, MD

Description PAH is a busy clinically progressive practice. In the hospital, we see 70-80 patients every day among several doctors. We have in house laboratory, advanced anesthetic monitoring, digital radiolgraphy and dental radiography. We see thrapy patients on a daily basis in the ttherapy center. 4 weeks is ideal time frame.
Park Animal Hospital

Las Vegas, NV

Description Small and exotic animal clinic. Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Currently 5 veterinarians on site. Educational Resources All up to date vet/tech journals, magazines & VIN members on site. Responsibilities Expected to help with cases, work in the back. All responsibilities except for seeing clients - under direct supervision.
Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

Parkersburg, WV

Description Exposure to a busy 6 doctor veterinary hospital with inhouse labs, Xray, ultrasound, endoscopy. Wide variety of soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. This practice is very progressive and serves as a referral center for many surrounding practices.
Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic PLLC

Morgantown, WV

Description Experience: Wellness exams Evaluate patient vaccination plan Companion animal internal medicine Assist with companion animal surgery including advanced orthopedics- fx repair with pins/ wire./ KE/ plating/ TTA sx on a case availability basis Asses emergency patients Mon
Peaks View Animal Hospital

Lynchburg, VA

Type of Experience: off-site externship at companion animal hospital
Pender Veterinary Centre

Fairfax VA

Description Student will be given the opportunity to observe and participate in the fields of surgery, exotic animal medicine, emergency/critical care, and general small animal practice.
Penn Animal Hospital

West Grove, PA

Description Small Animal Practice that also sees pocket pet exotics (rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters). Details Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Dr. Joyce Bendokas Educational Resources Library of small animal and exotic books available Responsibilities Observing daily appointments, procedures, and treatments. Student Supervision 40 hours per week Housing No
Perry Veterinary Clinic

Perry, NY

Description Perry Veterinary Clinic, PLLC, (PVC) a 22 veterinarian mixed animal practice located in Western New York, operates 3 VFAP accredited companion animal clinics and a large ambulatory service. PVC offers opportunities for externship in dairy production medicine through the year. Externship are tailored to meet the interest and needs of the individual student’s academic program and ability level.
Pet Care Hospital

Mill Creek, WA

Description Details Participate in examinations and surgeries in a high quality small animal clinic. Associate Veterinarians and special expertise available Dr.