At Elko Veterinary Clinic, students eager to explore veterinary medicine can engage in hands-on learning through shadowing and externship programs. Shadowing allows students to spend a day with veterinarians or technicians to observe clinical practices. For those in veterinary school or veterinary technician programs, the clinic offers externships that provide practical field experience, supervised by certified professionals. The externships accommodate veterinary students from their first to fourth years, enabling them to gain experience with various animal care procedures in both large and small animal contexts. Applicants must complete and submit respective forms for shadowing or externships, after which they will be contacted to arrange their participation. These programs serve as valuable stepping stones for students aiming for careers in veterinary science.