Approved Electives
CourseType of InstitutionType of ProgramCourse NumberClinical weeksWeeksCreditsModalityLink to siteNotes
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1
-AAV - Association of Avian Veterinarians
External Organization
2
Avian Veterinary Clinical Competency Program (AAVCP) Module 1
External OrganizationCourse1Onlinehttps://www.aav.org/page/avccp
3
-American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians
External Organization
4
Making Waves: A Wildlife Health Student Workshop
External OrganizationCourse1In personhttps://www.aawv.net/post/making-waves-a-wildlife-health-student-workshop#:~:text=The%202024%20CANUSA%20Student%20Workshop
5
-Arizona Fish and Game Commission
Government Agency
6
Volunteer Opportunities for Higher Education Students of Colleges and Universities
Government AgencyExternship/Internship44https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/agency/detail/?agency_id=128398
7
-ASPCA
External Organization
8
Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) externship
External OrganizationExternship/Internship22Onlinehttps://www.aspcapro.org/apccexternship
9
Spay/Neuter Alliance - Student Externship
External OrganizationExternship/Internship2
10
-Bat World Sanctuary
External Organization
11
Internships
External OrganizationExternship/Internship11In personhttps://batworld.org/internships/
12
-Canine Rehabilitation Institute
External Organization
13
CRI Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation
External OrganizationCertification1Onlinehttps://www.caninerehabinstitute.com/Intro_CR.lasso
14
-Center for Disease Control
Government Agency
15
Comparative Medicine Branch Laboratory Veterinary Student Externship
Government AgencyExternship/Internship23In person
16
-Chi University
University
17
Chi University - Veterinary Acupuncture
UniversityCertification
Course		69 (full course)Hybridhttps://chiu.edu/courses/cva#about
18
-CIVT - College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies
External Organization
19
CIVT - Essentials of Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine
External OrganizationCertification
Course		VWHM100161Onlinehttps://civtedu.org/courses/essentials-of-western-veterinary-herbal-medicine
20
CIVT - Introduction to Veterinary Chinese Medicine
External OrganizationCertification
Course		61Onlinehttps://civtedu.org/courses/introduction-to-veterinary-chinese-medicine
21
-Colorado State University
University
22
Colorado State University - Clinical Pathology Externship
UniversityExternship/Internship1-21 per weekIn personhttps://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/externships/#:~:text=The%20one-%20to%20two-week%20clinical%20pathology%20externship%20takes,cytology%20caseload%20of%20approximately%207%2C500%20cases%20per%20year.
23
-Cornell University
University
24
Leadership Program for Veterinary Students
UniversityResearch2In personhttps://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/other-educational-opportunities/leadership-program-veterinary-students-cornell-university#:~:text=The%20Leadership%20Program%20for%20Veterinary%20Students%20at%20Cornell,with%20a%20laboratory%20research%20assignment%20for%20each%20participant.
25
-Fear Free Pets
External Organization
26
Fear Free Pets - Avian
External OrganizationCertification
Course		11Onlinehttps://fearfreepets.com/fear-free-certification-overview-avian/
27
Fear Free Pets - Emergency & Critical Care
External OrganizationCourse11Onlinehttps://fearfreepets.com/courses/emergency-and-critical-care/
28
Fear Free Pets - Equine
External OrganizationCertification
Course		11Onlinehttps://fearfreepets.com/fear-free-certification-program-equine-overview/
29
Fear Free Pets - Level 2 certification
External OrganizationCertification
Course		11Onlinehttps://fearfreepets.com/fear-free-certification-level-2-overview/
30
Fear Free Pets - Level 3 certification
External OrganizationCertification
Course		11Onlinehttps://fearfreepets.com/fear-free-certification-level-3-overview/
31
-FWS - US Fish and Wildlife Service
Government Agency
32
US Fish & Wildlife - Wildlife Conservation Laws & Legislation
Government AgencyExternship/Internship3In personhttps://www.fws.gov/careers
33
-Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency
External Organization
34
Huntsville Neurology Rotation
External OrganizationClinical Rotation1In personhttps://www.hvsevet.com/services.php
35
-IDC - Island Dolphin Care
External Organization
36
Island Dolphin Care - Marine Mammal Medicine
External OrganizationExternship/Internship11In personhttps://islanddolphincare.org/support-idc/internships/
37
-Iowa State University
University
38
Iowa State - Dermatology Rotation
UniversityClinical Rotation1 per weekIn personhttps://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/small-animal/specialty-care/dermatology
39
Iowa State - Opthalmology Rotation
UniversityClinical Rotation1 per weekIn personhttps://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/small-animal/specialty-care/opthalmology
40
Iowa State - Swine Veterinary Internship Program
UniversityExternship/Internship112Hybridhttps://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam/academics/summer-opportunities/svip
41
-IVAS - International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
External Organization
42
IVAS - Acupuncture
External OrganizationCertification
Course		22Hybridhttps://www.ivas.org/acupuncture-courses/us-certification-course-in-veterinary-acupuncture/Preceptorship credit *ONLY*
43
-Mamoni Valley Preserve
External Organization
44
Mamoni Valley Preserve - Jaguar Project
External OrganizationExternship/Internship11In personhttps://mamonivalleypreserve.org/get-involved/volunteer-internship-programs/
45
-MarVet
External Organization
46
MARVET Florida and MARVET Roatán aquatic animal externships
External OrganizationExternship/InternshipIn personhttps://marvet.org/marine-medicine-externship-application.html
47
-MDI Biological Laboratory
External Organization
48
Health and Colony Management of Laboratory Fish
External OrganizationCourse2In personhttps://mdibl.org/education/courses/
49
-National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
External Organization
50
Wildlife Medicine Course
External OrganizationCourse1Hybridhttps://www.nwrawildlife.org/page/WMC_VS
51
-Natuwa
External Organization
52
Veterinary Internships with Wildlife in Costa Rica
External OrganizationExternship/Internship1In personhttps://www.natuwa.com/veterinary-internships-with-wildlife-in-costa-rica-2/
53
-ODFW - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Government Agency
54
Oregon DFW - Challenges of Marine Disease
Government AgencyExternship/InternshipIB 507Term2https://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/health_program/externship_opportunities.asp
55
-Oregon State University
University
56
Victim to Verdict: The Veterinarian’s Role in Animal Cruelty Investigations
UniversityCourse1Onlinehttps://workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/victim-to-verdict-the-veterinarians-role-in-animal-cruelty-investigations-online-courseUse OSUVETMED for student pricing
57
-Oregon Zoo
Zoo
58
Oregon Zoo Internships
ZooExternship/Internship88In personhttps://www.oregonzoo.org/about/careers/veterinary-preceptorship-program
59
-PAWS - Progressive Animal Welfare Society
External Organization
60
PAWS Seattle - Wildlife Surgical Externship
External OrganizationExternship/Internship42In personhttps://www.paws.org/about/careers/internships-externships/wildlife-medicine-and-surgery-externship/
61
-Purdue University
University
62
Purdue - Wildlife Medicine & Conservation course
UniversityCertification
Course		2https://vet.purdue.edu/global/certificates/wildlife-veterinary-medicine-and-conservation-certificate.php
63
-RAVS - Rural Area Veterinary Services
64
Field Teaching Clinic
External OrganizationCourse1In personhttp://www.ruralareavet.org/info_opps_student.php
65
-Recover Initiative
External Organization
66
RECOVER CPR (Basic + Advanced)
External OrganizationCertification
Course		1Onlinehttps://recoverinitiative.org/veterinary-professionals/
67
-San Diego Zoo
Zoo
68
San Diego Zoo - Safe Capture
ZooCourse1In person
Online		https://sdzwaacademy.org/safecapture/index.php
69
-San Francisco Zoo
Zoo
70
San Francisco Zoo Jobs/Volunteer
ZooExternship/Internship44In personhttps://www.sfzoo.org/jobs-volunteer/
71
-South Florida Wildlife Center
External Organization
72
South Florida Wildlife Center Internships/Externships
External OrganizationClinical Rotation
Externship/Internship		1-31 per weekIn personhttps://www.southfloridawildlifecenter.org/opportunities/
73
Spanish for Veterinary Professionals
External OrganizationCourse1Onlinehttps://www.spanishforvetpros.com/our-modules1 credit for completion of all four modules.
74
-The Exotic Vet Consultant
External Organization
75
Exotic Vet Med Essentials
External OrganizationCourse61Onlinehttps://www.theexoticvetconsultant.com/exotic-vet-med-essentials
76
-Tufts University
University
77
Summer Research Training Program
UniversityResearch3https://vet.tufts.edu/student-research-training-programsExamples of Past Student Projects: Contemporary Issues in Animal Protection and Conservation
78
-University of California - Davis
University
79
California National Primate Research Center
UniversityClinical Rotation22In personhttps://cnprc.ucdavis.edu/training-and-outreach/training/
80
Honey Bees and Beekeeping for Veterinarians
UniversityCourse22Onlinehttp://www.wifss.ucdavis.edu/beevets/$45.00
81
-University of Florida
University
82
University of Florida - Aquaculture I
UniversityCourseFAS 5015164Onlinehttps://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/distance-learning-courses/introduction-to-aquaculture-fall/
83
University of Florida - Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues
UniversityCourseVEM 5371162Onlinehttps://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-animal-conservation-issues/
84
University of Florida - Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues
UniversityCourseVEM 5372163Onlinehttps://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/distance-learning-courses/aquatic-wildlife-health-issues/
85
University of Florida - Diseases of Warm Water Fish
UniversityCourseVEM 53744Onlinehttps://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/distance-learning-courses/diseases-of-warm-water-fish/
86
University of Florida - Introduction to Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate Histology
UniversityCourseFAS 6256163Onlinehttps://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/distance-learning-courses/fish-and-aquatic-invertebrate-histologyspring/
87
University of Florida - Manatee Health
UniversityCourseVEM 53733Onlinehttps://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/distance-learning-courses/manatee-health-and-conservation/
88
University of Florida - SeaVet
UniversityCourse3Hybrid
In person		https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/SeaVet/
89
University of Florida - Shelter Medicine
UniversityCourse2Onlinehttps://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/faculty-staff/alumni/residents-interns-fellows/
90
University of Florida - Wildlife Crime Scene Processing
UniversityCourse3Onlinehttps://wildlife.forensics.med.ufl.edu/courses/wildlife-crime-scene-processing/#:~:text=Wildlife%20Crime%20Scene%20Processing%20Course%20Description%20This%20course,will%20discuss%20in%20detail%20various%20types%20of%20evidence.
91
-University of Georgia
University
92
University of Georgia - Anatomy Pathology
UniversityCourseVPAT540122In personhttp://www.bulletin.uga.edu/CoursesHome?Prefix=VPAT
93
-University of Illinois
University
94
University of Illinois - Diagnostic Imaging
UniversityCourse2Onlinehttps://illinois.catalog.instructure.com/browse/veterinary-medicine/courses/clinical-diagnostic-imaging$215.00
95
University of Illinois - Imaging Anatomy
UniversityCourse1Onlinehttps://illinois.catalog.instructure.com/browse/veterinary-medicine/courses/veterinary-imaging-anatomy
96
University of Illinois - Infectious Disease in Livestock Systems
UniversityCourseVCM 5601OnlineNOT CURRENTLY OFFERED
97
University of Illinois - Interpretation of Laboratory Data
UniversityCourse11Onlinehttps://illinois.catalog.instructure.com/browse/veterinary-medicine/courses/interpretation-of-laboratory-data
98
University of Illinois - Small Animal Dentistry
UniversityCourse22Onlinehttps://illinois.catalog.instructure.com/browse/veterinary-medicine/courses/clinical-small-animal-dentistry
99
University of Illinois - Wildlife and Exotic Medicine Surgery
UniversityCourse22OnlineNOT CURRENTLY OFFERED
100
-University of Minnesota
University
101
University of Minnesota - Overview Dairy Production Medicine
UniversityClinical Rotation32In personhttps://vetmed.umn.edu/departments/centers-and-programs/john-fetrow-dairy-education-center/veterinary-student-education
102
-University of Missouri
103
University of Missouri - Foundations in Veterinary Research and Discovery
UniversityCourse22In personhttp://vrsp.missouri.edu/
104
-University of Tennessee
University
105
University of Tennessee - Canine Rehabilitation Program
UniversityCertification
Course		2Hybridhttps://www.utvetrehab.com/canine-rehab-ccrp/
106
-University of Washington
University
107
Department of Comparative Medicine - 4th Year Clerkship
UniversityExternship/Internship44In personhttps://www.washington.edu/compmed/academic-programs/veterinary-student-clerkships/4th-year-clerkship/
108
-USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
Government Agency
109
USDA APHIS - Regulatory Veterinary Medicine Rotation
Government AgencyClinical Rotation44https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/sa_training_and_development/vs-training/vs-training-catalog
110
USDA NVSL - Foreign Animal Disease Investigation
Government AgencyCourse11In personhttps://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/lab-info-services/sa_about_nvsl/ct_about_nvsl
111
USDA ARS - Graduate Student Research Fellowship - Zoonotic and Emerging Disease Research Unit, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
Government AgencyResearchup to 6In personhttps://www.ars.usda.gov/people-locations/people-list-offices/?modeCode=30-22-04-15Intended for graduate students. Coordinate with grad director/grad advisor.
112
-VETAHEAD
External Organization
113
Vetahead - Clinician's guide to incorporating rabbits into your practice
External OrganizationCourse1Onlinehttps://www.vetahead.vet/rabbit-medicine-and-surgery/
114
VetAhead - Emergency Care for Zoomed (Exotic) Pets
External OrganizationCertification1Onlinehttps://www.vetahead.vet/emergency-care-zoomed-pets/
115
-Veterinary Agri-Health Services (VAHS)
External Organization
116
Advanced Beef Production Medicine
External OrganizationExternship/Internship4In personhttps://www.vahs.net/student-connection-1#:~:text=Our%20Advanced%20Beef%20Production%20Medicine,or%20feedlot%20production%20medicine%20%26%20consulting
117
-VIN - Veterinary Information Network
External Organization
118
VIN - Low Stress Handling (Silver Level Certification)
External OrganizationCertification
Course		11Onlinehttps://www.vin.com/CE/CDPS111-2023A.htm
119
VIN - Veterinary Ethics
External OrganizationCertification
Course		22Onlinehttps://www.vin.com/ce/PRAC116-2023A.htm
120
-Washington State University
University
121
Washington State University - Behavior Services Rotation
UniversityClinical Rotation22In personhttps://psychologyclinic.wsu.edu/
122
Washington State University - WADDL Anatomy Pathology rotation
UniversityClinical Rotation21https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/
123
-Willamette Valley Animal Hospital
External Organization
124
Small Animal Practice Ownership in Today's Veterinary Industry
External OrganizationCourse11In personhttps://www.wvah.net/Course description available from Dean's Office.