Externship Program
Goal
Gain hands on experience with a wide variety of diagnostic and treatment disciplines. As an extern, you will be exposed to a large variety of cases including sports medicine and pre-purchase examinations, reproduction, healthy and sick neonatal evaluations, medicine, surgery, chiropractic and acupuncture. Our aim is to provide students with a realistic example of a successful equine practice.
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Extern Prerequisite
To be a student in a college of veterinary medicine
Application Requirements
Letter of intent
Resume
Dates and Duration
4th year students accepted year round
1st through 3rd year students accepted March 1st to September 1st
In two week rotations
Housing
A furnished two bedroom apartment is available. Amenities include full kitchen, cable television and air conditioning.
Location
UEA is located in beautiful Chester County but our practice covers the Tri-State Region of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. This area is a horse enthusiast’s paradise that includes virtually all equestrian disciplines. In addition, our practice is less than twenty minutes from the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, a major large animal referral center.
Local Horse Population
Dressage
- Eventing
- Driving
- Hunter/Jumper
- Foxhunters
- Racing
- Breeding
- Pleasure
Contact for more information:
Karen Webb
P 610-932-6800
klw@ueavet.com