Mahoning Valley Veterinary Centre, OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

Our clinic is a small animal practice that offers the latest medicine in dentistry (with digital x-ray available), diagnostics (digital x-ray, in-house Heska lab, outside lab reports, ultrasound), preventative care, hospitalization and care for sick/ill/injured pets, extensive surgeries as well as preventatives/electives (ACl repair, cystotomies, spay/neuters, exploratory, and many more).

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

We have numerous RVTs on staff that are proficient in anestheisa montioring, surgery assisting, patient handling, and a complete use of their technical skills.  We have numerous vet assistants and reception as well.  We are currently a 2-3 doctor practice and still growing, and we are an AAHA accredited.  We have didgital x-ray and digital dental x-ray, Sevoflurane, Isolflurane, ultrasound, monitoring equipment (ECG, SPO2, BP, CO2, esophageal steth, hands on monitoring), up-to-date surgery suite, oxygen therapy, and more.  Our clinic utilizes CornerStone PMS.

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

 

Our hours are Monday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  We are willing to work with students to find the best possible schedule for them to achieve a good work/life balance.  We have experienced doctors on staff to assist with any questions students may have.  Everyday duties will be discussed with the student to find where they are comfortable and what we can do to get them further along.  We are very flexible and enjoy working with new or soon to be doctors.

Supervisor: 
Stacy McCale
Website: 
www.mvvc.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
3971 Main Street
Mineral Ridge, OH 44440
United States
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Is student housing available?: 
No