Veterinary Student Extern

About Waverly Animal Clinic

Waverly Animal Clinic is a well-established six‑doctor mixed animal practice with gorgeous new state‑of‑the‑art small and large animal buildings. We have haul‑in large animal facilities with horse stocks and a cattle tilt table for foot work. We have two fully stocked ambulatory vehicles for farm work. We provide about 75% small animal and 25% large animal medicine.

We pride ourselves on providing high‑quality compassionate veterinary care to our patients of all sizes. Our clinic has a fun, loving and laid‑back atmosphere with loyal and appreciative clients. Our staff consists of two veterinarians with 17 years of experience, two veterinarians with 5 years of experience, and two recent graduates. We have a dozen veterinary technicians who provide amazing support and love what they do.

Our whole team loves teaching and mentoring.

The cases you can expect to see will vary and can be tailored to your interests. Small‑animal work will include routine preventive care and surgeries, as well as sick‑visit appointments and emergency surgeries. Bovine work will involve routine herd work, BSEs, foot work, dystocias, and care of sick cattle or calves. Equine work will consist of reproductive work on ultrasounds, castrations, dental work, lameness exams, and routine Coggins tests and vaccinations.

We also see a variety of other animals, including pot‑bellied pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, poultry, sheep, and goats. The days are always interesting and filled with variety.

Our goals are to provide externs with hands‑on experience, teach them new skills, and expose them to day‑to‑day operations in a busy mixed‑animal practice. You must currently be enrolled in an accredited veterinary school. You must carry your own professional liability insurance either through your school or through the AVMA; proof will be required before beginning your externship. Attire: neat and clean scrubs or pants (jeans or khakis) and scrub top or polo shirt.

Comfortable closed‑toed shoes. It is a good idea to have a change of clothes available in case yours become soiled. It is also a good idea to bring coveralls and boots for large animal work. Externs should arrive at 7:30 am Monday through Friday and expect to stay until 5:30–6 pm. The on‑call doctor will notify externs of interesting emergencies on nights and weekends, but those are optional.

Housing will be provided to the student during their externship block. Students are expected to keep the house clean and tidy. Guests besides the extern must be approved ahead of time.