District Veterinary Hospital, Washington DC

Description of Elective Experience: 

Working with and shadowing doctors during exam, appointments, laboratory, and surgery. Learning skills essential to performing the duties of a small animal clinician. working closely with support staff to gain insights from their experiences. Interacting with clients to gain more client-facing experience, including obtaining histries. 

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

Full-service small animal hospital with ability to hospitalize, perform routine surgeries, perform routine dentistry, in-house laboratory and digtal radiography and dental radiology. Three to severn licesed veterinarians on staff. Licensed veterinary technicians employed. 

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

Studnet is expected to be present for 33 - 40 hours per week. This may be spread over 3-5 days per the student's request. All hours will be with licensed veterinarians. 

Supervisor: 
Dr. Daniel Teich
Website: 
www.districtvet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
240 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
up to 40