Companion Animal Medicine Externship
Perry Veterinary Clinic, PLLC, (PVC) a 22 veterinarian practice located in Western New York operates 3 VFAP accredited companion animal clinics. PVC offers opportunities for externships in companion animal medicine throughout the year. Externships are tailored to meet the interests and needs of the individual student’s academic program and ability level.
A PVC partner will be assigned as a primary mentor for the Companion Animal Medicine externship. The mentor will work with the student to design an experience that meets the needs of the student. Students will have exposure to all aspects of practice life including veterinary activities, case studies, billing, and customer relations. Depending on the duration of the externship, special projects or research initiatives may be arranged.
Medical Cases
- medical work up and development of treatment plans
- daily rounding
- in house lab work
Surgical Cases
- TPR
- patient prep
- catheter placement
- calculate drug & fluid doses
- set up and perform imaging exams
- set up monitoring equipment
- surgical closures
- endoscopic procedures
Wellness examinations
- history and physical
- discuss preventive care options with owners
- respond to owners’ questions and concerns
Dental Cases
- participate in dental cleaning
- assist with extractions
- dental radiology
Emergency Care
- assist with trauma cases
- work evening or weekend call cases
The practice provides housing, and reimbursement for living expenses and professional liability insurance through the AVMA PLIT Student Program.
When not pursuing academic / professional development, the area includes numerous year round attractions and is within easy commuting distance of Buffalo, Rochester and Toronto.
For additional information about Perry Veterinary Clinic, PLLC, please see the practice website @ www.perryvet.com. Interested applicants may contact Karl Minster, DVM (Managing Partner) at kcminster@juno.com or 585-237-5550
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