Clinical Externships

We offer clinical externships for veterinary students who have completed all except their last year of veterinary school. The minimum recommended length of time for an externship here is two weeks -- to give you adequate exposure to the NBRI and the primate medicine and research service provided at the Institute The following is a list of some of the procedures in which externs may participate when available:

Physical examinations and animal round-ups
Injections
Venipuncture/blood collection
Cystocentesis
TB testing
Bandaging techniques
Catheter placement
Fluid therapy
Suturing
Orogastric intubation
Ultrasound
Anesthesia
Surgery

Your learning experience here at the NBRI may differ, according to your skill and experience levels. Our veterinary staff will do what they can, within reason, to accommodate your skill level and pace of learning. Every effort will be made to provide a good experience for you.

Unfortunately, the NBRI does not offer housing provisions or funds to support your rotation. Candidates must be able to fund their travel and housing for the duration of their time here at the NBRI. In addition, candidates are required to have a current negative test for Tuberculosis (within 12 months of their rotation) and proof of measles vaccination or a measles titer. Failure to have TB and measles health clearance with you on your start date can delay the start of your externship for up to a week.

To arrange an externship, please send us a copy of:

A letter stating your career goals, along with your requested dates and possible alternate dates
Curriculum vitae
Your veterinary academic transcripts
Two letters of recommendation

Externship questions or application requirements can be sent to: Primate Medicine at the National Biomedical Research Institute (NBRI), University of California, Davis, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616-8542, or contact Senior Veterinarian Kelsey Carroll through her email: [email protected]