Externships

Lander Veterinary Clinic externships allow you to apply your classroom lessons to the real world. As a Lander extern, you’ll get to take your hands-on training to the next level, testing out your new skills under the supervision of professional veterinarians.

Facilities

Over 100 extern students arrive here each year from all over the world. Our two dormitory-style rooms at the Clinic have two single beds and one roll-away bed with all linens provided. A maximum of four students can be accommodated at one time. Full kitchen and laundry facilities are offered and a shared shower/restroom area is available for student use. There is high-speed internet access at the Clinic and full access to a library of books and journals for the benefit of students.

Daily Routine

Students are expected to bring a pair of boots and a few pairs of coveralls when they come, although we do have extras of each if necessary. A rectal thermometer, a stethoscope, and ultrasound equipment (if available) are also highly recommended to pack in your suitcase.

Clinic hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5 pm. Doctor’s schedules often begin and end outside of clinic hours. We also rotate a doctor on call after regular hours for emergency service 24/7. Students are encouraged to participate in all emergency calls.

Students should arrive the Sunday prior to beginning their rotations for Clinic orientation and getting settled in. The first day of your rotation is usually booked as a sick cow and emergency call day. After day one students are booked to travel with different veterinarians for herd fertility each day in the morning and are assigned to afternoon work as it arises.

Fee Schedule

We will limit our externship positions strictly to third and fourth-year veterinary students.

For questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Karen Taylor, Student Clinic Coordinator. Email: lvcextern@gmail.com.