STUDENT EXTERNSHIPS & JOB SHADOWING

 

Student Information

• We are happy to host students who have an interest in livestock animals for shadowing or externships. Due to increased interest we may not be able to accommodate everyone (especially during the summer), as we typically try to host one student at a time. Applications links are at the bottom of the page in a google form. Please email your resume after submitting application to students.sternerlivestock@gmail.com

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• Who can apply:

  • Veterinary Students

    • Priority on dates go to 4th year veterinary students

    • ​Typically accept 2-3 week long rotations, further discussion needed for longer​​

    • Housing may be provided if needed

  • Undergraduate Students

    • Shadow for more experience before applying to veterinary school

    • Duration can vary, with increased interest may be a few days to a week.

  • Veterinary technician & nurse students

    • Limited spots, typically 1 week, no more than 2 weeks​

    • Unfortunately we are limited in what we can check off for any requirements

  • High school students over 16 yrs of age with parental permission

    • Generally 1-3 days at this time​​​

• The degree of participation will depend on level of experience

• For high school and undergraduate students we may initially start with 1-3 days for a ride-a-long before committing to further time.

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What to Bring

• Washable boots​

• Coveralls, bibs, waterproof clothing (we have limited supplies students can borrow)

• Stethoscope (if you have one)

• Snacks and a lunch

• Phones are not allowed to be used during the day unless veterinarian/producers approve

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A Typical Day 

• Students will have the opportunity to observe and assist the veterinarians on farm and at our clinic. Our case loads can vary depending on time of year so we can help you plan when to come based off of your interests.

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Your experience may include but is not limited to:

• Daily rectal palpation for pregnancy with and without ultrasound on dairies ranging from 50 to 5000 cows (veterinary students)

• Vaccination and treatment of youngstock

• Nutrition and general health consultation

• Sick cow diagnosis and treatment 

• Obstetrical assistance

• Lame cow corrective trimming and treatment

• Preventative medicine herd strategies

• Parlor evaluation and milker training

• Small ruminant and backyard swine treatments

• Surgical procedures such as LDA, RDA, C-section, enucleation, lacerations and more

• Students who have an interest in advanced theriogenology can shadow and assist our two veterinarians who do embryo transfer within the practice

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Externship workload: 84% Dairy, 11% Beef Cattle, 4% Small Ruminant, <1% Swine

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Application Process: 

Please complete the application through the link that best describes you (high school, undergraduate, veterinary student, veterinary technician). Once completed please email your resume to Dr. Kayla Clark at students.sternerlivestock@gmail.com 

You will be contacted with further information. Emails will be answered in order they arrive. Please reach out if you have not heard back within a week, we had some emails go directly to our SPAM folder.