Veterinary Clinical Sciences Visiting Program
Visitors are individuals under the direct supervision and guidance of an OSU Veterinary Clinical Sciences faculty member during observational clinical activities including patient exams, rounds, special procedures and surgeries.
Hands-on clinical experience is strictly prohibited due to compliance with Ohio Law, state licensure requirements and University liability insurance. This program will not satisfy the requirements of PAVE or ECFVG programs.
If you are a 4th year veterinary student attending one of these AVMA accredited colleges or International AVMA accredited colleges and interested in visiting externships, please refer to the AVMA Accredited Externship Program.
Prohibited Tasks:
- Direct work on client animals
- Drawing blood
- Dispensing medications
- Performing clinical testing
- Enter charges into patient records
- Receive and/or process payments
- Work with steam hydraulics, electricity
- Drive or operate heavy equipment and/or motor vehicles.
Eligible Populations
Students enrolled in non-AVMA schools, interns, residents, fellow, graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, faculty from other colleges and universities, DVM practitioners and scientists in the industry who do not require Visa sponsorship.
Helpful Information and Links
All visitors will be financial responsible for obtaining a visitor’s parking permit during their visit: OSU Campus Parc
Ohio State's free, on-campus transportation system: OSU Campus Area Bus Service (CABS)
Columbus area regional public transit provider: Central Ohio Transportation Authority (COTA)