College of Veterinary Medicine

General small animal practice with some pocket pets and reptiles. Excellent opportunity to observe daily small animal medicine and surgery in a busy two doctor practice.

We offer an up to date, busy practice with two full time veterinarians and four licensed technicians. We perform surgery five days a week, see many complicated internal medicine cases, and have a great relationship with our referral hospitals. Equipment we use daily inludes traditional and dental radiography, in house CBC and chemistry analyzers, electrosurgery, modern dental equipment. The extern will have the opportunity to participate in examinations and procedures, as well as elective surgeries on shelter cats. We make every effort to allow externs to help work up cases and communicate with clients. Students are encouraged to bring their knowledge and enthusiasm; we love learning from them and hope they will enjoy learning from us!

We have a full library of veterinary references and access to VIN online. We maintain subscriptions to JAVMA, Clinician's Brief, and Veterinary Medicine journals.

Students will participate in cases from beginning to end, performing physical exams and procedures, overseeing hospitalized patients, observing surgeries, and assisting with discharges. Students may, if desired, assist in surgery and with client communications.

The student will have free access to our staff doctors for between 9-12 hours per day on weekdays, plus 4 hours on Saturday (optional). The student is free to choose their own schedule as desired, based on our workload and their convenience.