Colorado Equine Clinic Externship

General Information
Thank you for your interest in advancing your education and sharing your knowledge with us at Colorado Equine Clinic. Since 1988, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional ambulatory and hospital care for horses. Located on the front range and beautiful mountains of Littleton, our practice is driven by compassion and a commitment to nurturing the human-animal bond.

Our practice specializes in Sports Medicine, Advanced Lameness cases, Podiatry, in-house regenerative medicines (A2, PRP), preventative medicine (Wellness Programs) and we offer local regional general ambulatory/emergency services. Our clinic blends cutting-edge veterinary medicine with a strong emphasis on education and collaboration with our clients. We are at the forefront of research, partnering with Astaria Global and the International Foundation for Equine Podiatry Research to explore innovative treatments like the A2 anti-inflammatory molecule for laminitis. This groundbreaking research has already delivered remarkable results in pain reduction, improved blood flow, and decreased rotation in equine patients.

The clinic may also be able to provide a mixed rotation with Small Animal in the next year with our CEC Small Animal Clinic. We cannot currently offer it at this time so please enquire if you would like this option and if it is available at the time of your expected externship.

Our vision is to foster the next generation of veterinarian professionals and that begins from animals to people and into nature and relationships. We are excited to share our mission, expertise, and commitment with you as part of your veterinary journey.

• Expectations/Agreements
  • What to Expect?
    • Students are exposed to medical cases, lameness care, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, pre-purchase exams, chiropractors, and laser therapy. Case load can vary depending on the season, however on average 20-25/week should be expected.
    • Students should actively participate in daily treatments, assisting technicians with daily checklists, perform TPR’s, stock and load trucks for field days, and assist in lab work.
    • Students should not administer medications unless under supervision of either Technicians or Doctors.
    • Externs will rotate between doctors and areas, however an emphasis in one particular area may be considered. (E.g Sports medicine emphasis cases)
• Documents to provide:
  • We would like to have the following documents sent to us before your externship:
    • CV/Professional Resume
    • Photo ID
    • Veterinary School Program, Year in program, Expected Graduation Date
    • Top 3 goals/objectives for this externship and any specific interests you may have in equine medicine.
• Who may participate:
  • Students with a focus on equine medicine, especially those in their third or fourth year of veterinary school, are encouraged to apply; however, students from any year are welcome.
  • Scheduling:
    • Please provide dates you are interested in coming.
    • Two weeks minimum is required.
  • Liability/Personal insurance:
    • Please provide liability insurance such as AVMA PLIT for the duration (https://www.avmaplit.com/products/student-liability/) Link that student can apply for insurance.
    • For Non-U.S. students that are associated with AVMA accredited universities you can become a SAVMA member and therefore get AVMA PLIT student coverage. https://www.avma.org/membership/SAVMA/join-SAVMA
    • UK students through BVA Student membership: https://www.bva.co.uk/media/3799/lloyd-and-whyte-ems-insurance-flyer.pdf
• Housing:
  • On-site accommodations are NOT available. Please plan accordingly.
    • Options: (Hotel; AirBnB; Furnished Finders)
• Clothing to wear:
  • Good equine appropriate safety work boots (NOT tennis or running shoes), jeans or durable work pants, scrub tops, polos or button ups. Scrub tops/pants can be provided. Colorado weather can vary throughout the year, so please dress accordingly.
    • Fluctuating from mild to severe winter weather from early December through March.
    • Very dry climate at high elevation.
    • Summer temperatures fluctuate on average 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Orientation
  • Welcome and Introduction
    • Clinic overview: Our mission values; and policies
    • Team: roles and names of doctors/techs
    • Tour of building: front desk, treatment room, lab, barn, stalls
    • Scheduling: Throughout the week look at what to expect, in-clinic vs field appointments and which doctor is doing what? Often we are out in the field, feel free to bring your lunch.
    • Policies: Please respect confidentiality and do not discuss other cases with other clients. If you have a question, either wait until after the case is done or if driving in the truck.
• Emergency contacts:
  • Please provide your immediate emergency contacts in the event of an emergency.
• How to contact us:
  • If you are interested in the CEC externship please reach out to Dr. Kelsey Clancy or Vet Technician Brennen Jones with the required documents. Additionally, if you have been accepted for an externship please let us know about your arrival plans for your externship as soon as they are finalized. This allows on-call staff and front desk people to know when to expect you. If you plan on arriving earlier than expected, please let us know ahead of time.
    • Dr. Clancy email: kclancy@coequine.com
    • Brennen Jones email: bjones@coequine.com