Currently Available Externships
Equine Externship 2023
Within Large Animal Surgery (LAS) horses are the principle species treated but a variety of farm and occasional exotic animals are also evaluated. Within Equine Medicine (EM), a wide variety of neurologic, respiratory, ophthalmologic, gastrointestinal, muscular, infectious, haematologic, renal and endocrine disorders are investigated as well as poor performance evaluations in conjunction with LAS. A range of surgical procedures (soft tissue surgery, fracture repair, arthroscopy, laparoscopy) are carried out in LAS as well as in-depth lameness evaluations.
The primary goal of the externship is to give the student an in-depth exposure to the field of Equine Medicine and Large Animal Surgery. Externs are required to assist the UCDVH Interns with treatment of hospital cases and to assist Clinicians in diagnostic and therapeutic care of hospitalised cases, out-patients and emergency referrals.
For information on the goals and responsibilities associated with this Equine Externship and also how to apply please clink here: 2023 UCDVH Equine Externship Information
Small Animal Internal Medicine Externship 2023
Currently, the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service sees approximately 2,500 to 3,000 animal visits per annum. The vast majority are referral cases covering a wide variety of disciplines including neurology, cardiorespiratory, gastrointestinal, haematological, renal, endocrinology and oncology. Additionally, there is a small but active first opinion service.
The service is run by four European Diplomates in Internal Medicine. There are five Residents and two Interns. The service is complimented by other specialist services including Oncology, ICU, Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging (radiography, ultrasonography, CT and visiting MRI) Pathology and Clinical Pathology (full biochemistry, haematology, cytology and endocrine capabilities). Equipment and facilities include a full endoscopy suite, a wide range of chemotherapeutic treatments and radioactive iodine.
The primary goal of the externship is to give the student an in-depth exposure to the field of Small Animal Internal Medicine. Externs are encouraged to assist, under supervision, the UCDVH Interns and Residents with the treatment of hospital cases and to assist clinicians in diagnostic and therapeutic care of hospitalised cases, out-patients and emergency referrals.
To qualify for this Small Animal Internal Medicine externship, you must be either a Resident, Intern or other postgraduate veterinarian (priority assigned in this order).
For information on the goals and responsibilities associated with this Externship and also how to apply please click here: 2023 UCDVH Small Animal Internal Medicine Externship Information.