Each extern will be expected to complete the clinical competency checklist on the first and last day of their externship.

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Clinical Reasoning
S.O.A.P.
Formulating a Problem List
Formulating Differential Diagnoses
Formulating a Plan
Adjusting Plan for Inpatients
Understanding of Basic Pathophysiology
Drug Dose Calculations
Choosing Antimicrobial Therapy

 

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Business Skills
Client Communication
Familiarity with AVImark
Interpersonal Skills w/ Staff

 

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Procedures
PCV
Blood Glucose
CBC
Chemistry Panels
Urinalysis
ELISA tests
Ear Cytology
FNA Cytology and Technique
Jugular Blood Collection
Cephalic Blood Collection
Medial Saphenous Blood Collection
IV Catheter Placement
Doppler Blood Pressure
Cystocentesis
Abdominocentesis
Surgical Care of Abcessess
Nail Trim
Bandage Application
Abdominal Ultrasound
Echocardiography
ECG (Biolog and Lead II)
SQ Fluid Administration
Eye Exam
Induce Anesthesia
Monitor Anesthesia
Anesthesia Recovery
Auscultation: Lungs, GI
Auscultation: Cardiac
Orogastric Tube Feeding
Urinary Catheter Placement

 

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Common Feline Surgeries
OHE
Neuter
Laser Declaw
Colectomy
Cystotomy
Mass Removal
Suture Technique
Esophagostomy Tube Placement
PU
Thyroidectomy
Tooth Extraction
Dental Prophylaxis
Skin Biopsy
Liver Biopsy
Exploratory Laparotomy

 

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Common Feline Diseases
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes Mellitus, DKA
Cardiomyopathy (esp. HCM)
Kidney Insufficiency
Chronic or Acute Renal Failure
FLUTD (Idiopathic Cystitis)
Urolithiasis / Urethral Obstruction
Hepatic Lipidosis
Cholangitis / Cholangiohepatitis Complex
Triaditis
Anemia (Causes of)
FIP
Hypertension (Causes of, Tx)
Histoplasmosis
FIV
FeLV
Flea Hypersensitivity (FAD)
Food Allergy
Stomatitis
Heartworm Disease
Megacolon
PKD / Amyloidosis (breeds)