Wallenpaupack Veterinary Clinic, PA

Description of Elective Experience: 

Wallenpaupack Veterinary Clinic is a fast paced 5 doctor mixed animal practice. Our externs are allowed and encouraged to practice their physical examination skills, technical skills (such as IV catheters, blood draws, etc). We generally allow student externs to work up cases with immediate doctor supervision. Students are encouraged to participate in surgeries as caseload and time permits.  

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

5 doctors, 3 CVT's, plus support staff. Surgery suite and dental area are equipped with new vaporizers, SpO2, ECG, EtCO2 monitors. New digital dental radiograph system. New digital radiograph system. 3 well equipped exam rooms.  Ultrasound.  Vehicle equipped for mobile services for large animal patients. 

 

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

8-5 M-F Our externs are allowed and encouraged to practice their physical examination skills, technical skills (such as IV catheters, blood draws etc). We generally allow student externs to work up cases with immediate doctor supervision. Students are encouraged to participate in surgeries as caseload and time permits.  

Supervisor: 
Grace Nebzydoski VMD
Website: 
www.wallenpaupackvet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
2425 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40+