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Veterinary & Technician Externships at Rusty Ridge Animal Center
Rusty Ridge Animal Center offers 1-2 week externships for third and fourth year veterinarian students. Externs will be paired with team members and rotate through all areas of the hospital to explore their professional interests while experiencing a varied caseload.
Our emphasis on continual learning, utilization of a supportive team, and open communication across all hospital areas allow us to be the solution for patients, our clients, and each other.
What To Expect From Your Externship at Rusty Ridge
What To Expect From Your Externship at Rusty Ridge
Our team will be by your side to guide your experience, collaborate on treatment, and coach your communications. You will meet with your mentor at the beginning of the externship to set goals. Throughout the externship, you will track your goals with the help of our skilled team. At the end of the externship, you will review your accomplishments with your mentor and document everything for your program. Our goal is to provide you with a set of tools that you will use for years to come.
For Veterinary Students:
For Veterinary Students:
Assigned mentor to help guide your experience and help set and achieve your goals.
Assist with surgical procedures and advanced diagnostics.
Complete full physical exams on hospital patients.
Working directly with a veterinarian in the exam room.
Interpret digital radiographs, ultrasound imaging and CT scans
Order and analyze laboratory tests and results.
Participating in rehabilitation and regenerative medicine
Opportunity for employment after completion of externship.
For Technician Students:
For Technician Students:
Assigned mentor to help guide your experience at RRAC.
Use of advanced technology (ultrasound, ventilator, water treadmill, laparoscope, cold laser, digital radiology, CT scan).
Immersive experience and application of skills from day one.
Daily responsibilities will include: patient handling and care, anesthesia, advanced analgesia, dentistry, laboratory procedures, prescription preparation, radiology, client education, and maintaining hospital cleanliness.
Opportunity for employment after completion of externship.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to our practice manager at info@rustyridgeac.com
*Due to the number of applicants, we do not accept High school or Undergraduate students at this time
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