Description of Elective Experience:
Student will be exposed to General Small Animal Practice. We are appointment based with emergencies throughout the day. We are a very busy practice that handles a wide variety of case work. We perform scheduled surgeries three days a week and will do occasional emergency surgeries as the need presents. We have a large and knowledgeable help staff and four doctors - two full time and two part time. We are not a 24 hour clinic and do not have over night staff, although some after hour emergencies are seen at doctor discretion.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
Staffing:
- Four doctors
- Four technicians
- 12 veterinary assistants
- Access to mobile veterinary ultrasound veterinarian who is used often
Equipment
- Digital X-ray
- Dental X-ray
- Surgical Suite
- Idexx In -house blood machines
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
Responsiblities of student:
- Present for five work days
- Can choose Monday - Satuday.
- Monday, Friday are 9-5 with a 2 hour scheduled lunch
- Tuesday-Thursday are surgery days that go from 8:30am-7pm (No appointments from 12-4) (Student can go home during that time)
- Can choose Monday - Satuday.
- Can watch and participate in surgery with supervision
- Can watch and participate in appointments with supervision
- Will be asked to discuss cases, differentials, treatment plans, modified treatment plans based on owner permission.
Supervisor:
Daniel Lynn
Website:
plaincityanimalhospital.com
Contact email:
Address:
209 W BIGELOW AVE
PLAIN CITY, OH 43064
United StatesAnimal Type:
Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
35-40Hrs
Global engagement opportunity:
No