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Palpation Skills

• Routine pregnancy and reproductive exams
• General physical examinations
  

Ultrasound

• Image interpretation
• Machine operation and field application
  

Physical Examination Skills

• Complete physical exams on individual animals
  • Minor diagnostics such as:
    
  • Urinalysis
    
  • Blood chemistry
    
  • Fine needle aspiration
    
  • Abdominal taps
    
  • Neurological exams
    

Surgical Skills

• Participation in surgical procedures, including:
  • LDA, RDA, RTA repair
    
  • Cesarean section
    
  • Umbilical hernia repair
    
  • Caslick’s procedure​
    
• Exposure to both traditional and laparoscopic techniques

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How to Apply
Interested students can submit an externship request through our contact form or by emailing our extern coordinator. Please include your preferred dates and a brief description of your academic background.

Externships are reserved for CURRENT fourth year Veterinary students.

Record and Data Analysis

• Use of PCDart for DHIA record evaluation
• Ration assessment and nutritional discussions
  
• Farm financial review and herd performance analysis
  

Knowledge Application

• Developing and prioritizing differential diagnoses
• Creating diagnostic and treatment plans
  
• Interpreting test results in a practical context
  

Communication Skills

• Professional communication with supervising veterinarians
• Client interaction and on-farm discussion experience
  

Practice Management

• Overview of practice management strategies
• Interview preparation and job search discussions
  

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Externship Experience

​Externs will gain exposure to a wide range of veterinary procedures, diagnostics, and management discussions, including:

Agricultural Veterinary Associates - Does not currently offer any shadowing or ride along programs. 

Extern with Ag Vets

Purpose

Our externship program is designed to give veterinary students hands-on experience in a food animal practice while enhancing their clinical knowledge and technical skills. Each externship is structured to challenge students’ understanding, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities in real-world farm medicine.

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Availability

Available Externship Years: 2026 and 2027
Eligibility: Current 4th-year veterinary students only
Duration: Typically 2 weeks
Housing: On-site extern room available for the duration of your stay
Note: Positions fill quickly — submit your request early to secure a spot.

About Our Practice

Ag Vets is a 10-doctor, 100% food animal practice dedicated to progressive herd health and production medicine.
Practice Composition: 95% Dairy • 5% Beef, Swine, and Small Ruminant​

CLICK HERETO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION

Email your completed application and CV/Resume to  communications@agvets.com.