GVC wants our externship experience to provide maximum exposure to a wide variety of equine cases. Externs participate fully in case discussion and management, and are encouraged to share ideas from their existing experience and training. This participation includes development of diagnostic and treatment skills, technical skills, client communication abilities and sensitivity and practice management. Externs are given varying levels of responsibility on an individual basis, depending on their skill and training level. We expect externs to leave GVC with a good understanding of the day to day workings of our practice, and hope they will achieve significant improvements in their ability to diagnose and treat a broad variety of equine conditions. Students who complete externships at GVC are given the highest consideration for our internship position.

Housing
GVC has housing accommodations for visiting students. We provide sleeping quarters and basic cooking facilities.

Glenwood Springs Area
The Roaring Fork Valley area offers many recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Time permitting, externs often take advantage of the mountain playground in the surrounding area, including hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, rafting, kayaking, fishing and soaking in the local hot springs pools, all within minutes of the clinic. Visit the Glenwood Springs Chamber for more information.

Prerequisites for Externship
Applicants should be enrolled and in good standing in a College of Veterinary Medicine (AVMA accredited or otherwise). Juniors and Seniors will be given preference for available positions. We are proud to accommodate students from across the nation as well as students from around the world.

Dr. Tom Bohanon is the extern and intern coordinator and can be contacted for extern inquiries via e-mail: bohanondvm@glenwoodvet.com.