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Externships
We welcome Veterinary (DVM) and Veterinary Technician (RVT) students to learn with our team!
The following best summarizes Veterinary (DVM) student experiences*, though Veterinary Technician experiences may share many of the same qualities.
*Summary below is most reflective of INDIANAPOLIS externship experience. Contact us for a summary of our similar MONTANA externship opportunities.
Overview
Duration of 2-8 weeks any time of the year
Housing provided at no cost
State of the art medical equipment
Full Stem Cell Therapy Lab
Cold Laser Therapy
No obligatory after-hour emergency work
Opportunity for observation at nearby 24-hour emergency clinic
Emphasis on small animals
Occasional opportunities to learn about farm & exotic medicine
Training and development to become a high-level veterinarian
Work with multiple veterinarians with diverse approaches to medicine
Environment permitting education in practice management & ownership
3-Location Practice featuring country, suburban, & urban settings & clientele
Location
Come expand your medical experience with a 3-location practice just minutes from the 7th Most Underrated City for Millennials (Huffington Post), America’s #13 Favorite Food City (Food & Wine), the #3 Best Downtown City (Livability), 10th Best City for Young Professionals (Forbes), #34 Best Places to Go [IN THE WORLD] (New York Times).
Additional accolades can be found here: https://www.visitindy.com/indianapolis-indy-accolades
St. Francis’ Pet Hospital has two locations all ranging from 15 to 25 miles from the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
Each facility caters to a different demographic and boasts a unique ambiance - country, suburban, and urban. With a broad spectrum of clientele, our facilities can provide any aspiring vet with the experience, exposure, knowledge, and understanding necessary to respond to the needs of diverse client expectations and most anything that comes his/her way down the road ahead.
Practice with a Purpose
Our mission is to help people see the love and majesty of their Creator (whatever that may mean to them) by helping them experience the miracle and unconditional love of their pet to the fullest extent and the longest period of time.
To best experience and contribute to our team, we are searching for individuals who are:
Trustworthy
Attentive
Empathetic
Driven
Professional
Pro-Active
Willing and Able
Flexible Timeframe & Picturesque Lodging
Externs will choose the length of visit (2,4,6, or 8 weeks) and will receive complimentary housing throughout the stay, which overlooks the horse pastures of the southernmost clinic.
A Multi-Faceted Experience
Each extern will be assigned to one supervising doctor; yet, externs can work with each of the other practice doctors if the college’s program permits. Regardless of the assigned supervising doctor, our environment will allow each student the opportunity to witness the differences in approach among various practitioners. With a diverse team of veterinarians and three distinct practice locations, our goal is to provide each extern with an array of medical cases, clientele, and medical approaches while continually subscribing to the underlying principles taught in veterinary school.
State of the Art Technology
Our team of veterinarians is equipped with: Digital X-Rays, Stem Cell Therapy Laboratory, Digital Dental X-Rays, CO2 Cutting Laser (the practice owner was the 2nd veterinarian in the world to receive certification), Electro Surgery Unit, Ultrasound, High-End Dental Equipment, Orthopedic Surgical Equipment, Cardiac & 02 Monitors, Cold Laser, & Abaxis Blood Analyzation Suite.
Hands on Experience
In our practices, the student's responsibility will be to assist in taking the initial history of the patient and discuss a tentative diagnostic and treatment plan with the attending doctor.
Learning Practice Management
Our privately owned practices will give students the unique opportunity to become familiar with the establishment and management of a private practice. By request, students may spend one-on-one time with Practice Manager or Owner reviewing the following topics:
Debt Management
Bootstrapping A New Business
Defining Standard of Care
Inventory Management
Pet Insurance: Pros and Cons
Starting Your Own Practice
Buy Versus Build
Family – The foundation of your professional purpose
Creative Veterinary Medicine
Staff Selection and Training