Location:
Alpine Animal Hospital PC
17776 Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
Primary Contact: Cheryl Streater, Hospital Manager
Phone: (970) 963-2371
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Alpine Animal Hospital is a progressive, small animal veterinary practice located in the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado. Established in 1970, our hospital transitioned in 2018 from a mixed-animal practice to two distinct entities: Alpine Animal Hospital, focusing on companion animals, and Alpine Equine Hospital, specializing in equine and large animal care.
We proudly offer a Veterinary Technician Externship Program designed to immerse students in hands-on clinical experience. Students can choose to focus exclusively on small animals, large animals, or participate in a shared-track externship that offers exposure to both disciplines.
Small Animal Team (Alpine Animal Hospital):
- 3 Staff Veterinarians
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4 Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs)
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2 Veterinary Technician Assistants
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2 Administrative Staff
Large Animal Team (Alpine Equine Hospital):
- 2 Staff Veterinarians
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3 Technicians
Our Facilities
- 10,400 sq. ft. facility built in 2010
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5 dedicated exam rooms for small animals
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Separate canine, feline, and isolation wards
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Full in-house laboratory and diagnostic suite
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Surgical and dental suites for routine, emergency, and specialty procedures
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Advanced imaging and treatment tools: digital radiography, ultrasonography, focused shockwave therapy, endoscopy, and therapeutic laser
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Equine medical, reproductive, and surgical facility with 4 heated stalls and treatment areas
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2 fully equipped ambulatory vehicles
Externship Focus
This externship is designed as an educational experience. Areas of training may include:
- Dentistry
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Radiology
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Laboratory Techniques
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Fluid Therapy
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General Medicine
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Ultrasonography
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Surgery Assistance
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Pain Management
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Client Communication & Education
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Practice Management
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Technical Nursing Skills
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Team Collaboration
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Letter of interest describing your goals and motivation for applying
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3 letters of recommendation addressing work ethic, skillset, and personality
Application Deadline: Open
Term Length: Flexible, based on student availability and program requirements
Compensation: This is a volunteer (unpaid) educational opportunity
Housing: Not provided
Extern Responsibilities
- Shadowing and assisting CVTs and DVMs in clinical tasks
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Radiology and dental assistance
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Support for in-clinic medicine, surgery, and reproduction
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Assisting on ambulatory calls
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Participating in client education programs
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Emergency care observation and assistance as appropriate
Externs are supervised based on their experience and the complexity of the cases, always under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian or certified technician. Exposure to emergency cases and overnight care may vary with the season.
If you're a veterinary technician student eager to learn in a collaborative, supportive environment while surrounded by the natural beauty of Colorado, we welcome your application!
