Kris Harris, DVM



                                                             EXTERNSHIPS and MENTORSHIPS


Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities in clinical veterinary medicine.
At Western Edge Veterinary Center the externship experience offers a comprehensive exposure to our extensive caseload. Interaction with Dr. Harris allows students to learn about hospital care policies, some interaction with clients and procedures.

We strive to provide qualified applicants with the opportunity to reinforce, extend, and refine their clinical skills and enhance their diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.

As a private clinic the amount of actual "hands-on" experience is limited. However, there is an enormous amount of information to be gained by observation and exposure.

On-site housing is provided at no cost to the student.


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EXTERN APPLICATION

Out of town arrivals should know:                                   
 
  •   Dress code: 
            Collared shirts preferred  (i.e polos)
          Nice scrubs are acceptable
          NO shorts, sandals, flip flops, sleeveless shirts or tank tops,  or T-shirts.
          Jeans (no holes) or Khaki’s 
          Coveralls and boots (as needed)   
  •    Lodging:   Living quarters in clinic     (Please bring your own towels)
  •    Meals:       Microwave, hot plate, and small refrigerator in kitchenette.
                               
  Grocery Store, convenience stores and several restaurants in town.  (Pamphlet provided at clinic)
                                                            

*** Externs will need to apply for  liability insurance coverage before your externship begins.  Below is a link to the application form.  You may also call 1-800-228-7548.

http://avmaplit.com/uploadedFiles/AVMAPLIT/Top_Navigation/Navigation_Pages/Students/105%20Student%20Coverage%20Application(4).pdf


Janell Dowling

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Janell Dowling - Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 2012. Janell visited our clinic in December 2010.

Alison Janz

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Allison Janz – University of Wisconsin Madison, 2012. Allison was an extern at Western Edge Veterinary Center in June 2010 and returned in 2012. Allison’s special interests lie in equine lameness and large animal medicine.

Kristyn White

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Kristyn White- Iowa State Universy, 2012.. Kristyn externed at WEVC in April 2012.

Jessi Ross

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Jessi Ross- University of Missouri, 2013 Jessi externed at our clinic July 18 through August 14, 2010. She is a second year veterinary student, with special interest in mixed animal/rural practice. “Anything with a heartbeat, really” Jessi is also in the Army National Guard and served two tours of duty in Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq.