EMS

Extra Mural Studies

We understand the importance of seeing practice and take an active role in the education and training of veterinary students. We welcome enthusiastic, hard working and focused students to apply for externships at our hospital. 

 

Hospital Externships

We welcome clinical students to take placements at our state of the art equine hospital. For the time you are with us you will be a member of our team. You will partake in all aspects of the hospital including inpatient care, diagnostic imaging and the working up of new and existing cases. You will work closely with out intern team but also with our team of specialists. Opportunity to witness and if appropriate scrub into surgery with our 3 board certified surgeons. 

  • Each placement is for a minimum of two weeks. We may consider a 4 week placement for those students in their final year of study
  • Students in their clinical years only
  • You will be expected to be involved with on call for emergencies out of hours including the weekends as dictated by the interns and caseload
  • Accommodation is available in our modern private flats at the hospital  
  • Our hospital is based in a rural area so having your own transport is advisable 

 

For further information & to book in:

E-mail: louise.massie@sussexequinehospital.co.uk
With your CV and dates you wish to enquire about

 

Ambulatory Placements 

We also welcome students in their clinical years for ambulatory placements on a more limited basis. You will be placed with one or more of our road vets and will be involved with their day to day calls. Placements will be for 1-2 weeks. You must have your own transport and no accommodation is available in the hospital for these placements. 

 

For further information & to book in:

E-mail: louise.massie@sussexequinehospital.co.uk
With your CV and dates you wish to enquire about