North Valley Veterinary Clinic, ID

Description of Elective Experience: 

We are a large animal practice that consists of 6 veterinarians and multiple clinic staff. We are located in South Central Idaho, in the heart of Idaho's dairy country. We provide services to numerous dairy operations ranging in size from 300 to 10,000 head, as well as calf ranches, cow/calf, and sales yards. Services are either performed on farm or at our clinics haul in facility. Services we provide include reproductive services, surgery, emergency/obstetrics, general consulting, breeding soundness exams, and data analysis. We also provide equine services such as embryo transfer, stallion collection, lameness examinations, joint injections and emergency work.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.: 

We have a welcoming team comprised of six veterinarians, veterinary assistants, livestock technicians, bookkeepers, and a receptionist. The practice is well equipped with separate equine and bovine haul-in facilities, as well as small animal exam and surgery room. Each veterinarian has a fully stocked vet truck and Easi-scan portable ultrasound. The clinic is also equipped with digital radiographs, and a small animal anesthesia machine. 

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?: 

Students are expected to participate in herd checks and help with appointments. The students are allowed to participate in as much or as little as they are comfortable with.

Supervisor: 
Dr. Benjamin Sukowaty
Contact email: 
Address: 
1254 Hwy 46
PO BOX 386
Gooding, ID 83330
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40