We are now accepting students for Beacon’s emergency veterinary externship. Beacon is a 24/7 veterinary ER which is locally owned and operated in the heart of St Petersburg, FL. We offer comprehensive medical and surgical care for our patients, with an emphasis on the comfort and well-being of our clients as well. If you are looking to gain externship experience in a hospital that practices excellent emergency medicine and surgery, enjoys collaboration and mentorship, and will help develop your skills and confidence, Beacon would be a great match!
During your externship, you can expect to participate in cases with direct mentorship by a DVM who will meet with you to establish your goals on day one, keep track of your progress throughout your stay, and review your accomplishments before you depart. Our goal is to provide you with a set of tools that you will use for years to come. We encourage active participation from externs, introducing them to our clients and truly making them part of our team. If there are certain technical skills you are looking to improve upon, let us know so we can place emphasis on these areas. We strive to provide the ideal environment for you to gain confidence while managing both routine and complex cases on the ER floor. We request that externs select one interesting case to research and present to the veterinarians for further discussion in rounds. These case discussions help our teams learn and grow together; further emphasizing that mentorship is a two-way street.
What to expect:
Roughly 40 hours/week (3-4 shifts/week)
Obtain a thorough patient history, conduct a physical exam, and formulate a plan for diagnostics and treatments on emergency cases.
Manage hospitalized inpatients and assist with procedures and surgeries.
Participate in daily rounds with our residing veterinarians and skilled nursing staff.
Interpret point of care, in-house diagnostics including digital radiographs, ultrasound imaging, cytology, urine sediment, blood tests, etc.
Order and analyze more advanced laboratory tests and results through multiple reference laboratories.
Weekly round table, journal club, or M&M rounds (virtual and/or in person)
Create an end of rotation case presentation. We encourage externs to select one to two interesting cases to research and present to the other veterinarians for further discussion.
Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
Priority scheduling will be given to students in their clinical years completing externship blocks for school credit.
Must provide proof of professional liability insurance. SAVMA members qualify for no cost insurance by applying at the following link: SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources | AVMA PLIT
ST. PETERSBURG PET HOSPITALIZATION & EMERGENCY VET SERVICES
Walk-in for 24/7 critical care and kindness.
We are dedicated to providing the best emergency treatment, care, and pet hospitalization services. Our St. Petersburg facility capabilities include in-house diagnostics such as bloodwork, rapid ultrasound imaging, and x-rays with review by a board certified radiologist for your pets.
When necessary, we can provide 24/7 hospitalization with advanced nursing care and emergent surgical intervention and procedures. In rare cases, we may determine your pet would benefit from the advice of a veterinary specialist. In these instances, we will focus on stabilizing your pet and guide you through the process of next steps.
Acute emergency care:
Our experienced and empathetic team of doctors, nurses, and support staff provide a comprehensive range of acute emergency care services while maintaining their focus on what matters most – the comfort and care of your pet and their loving family.
- Critical Care & Hospitalization
- Imaging & Diagnostics
- Surgery
- End of Life Care