Description of Elective Experience:
An externship at VCA is an opportunity to practice and gain constructive feedback working along with our medical teams in case management and procedural skills. It involves immersion in daily operational tasks such as medical rounds, client communications, diagnostic acumen, and patient planning. It introduces Woofware and WoofU, our custom medical record management system and educational support platforms. Externship length is typically 2-4 weeks based upon school programs but is customizable.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
Individual locations will discuss expectations, negotiable hours. Promote communication with hospital team. Hands-on experiences encouraged.
Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info):
Students are provided with a paid externship to support travel and lodging expenses.
Supervisor:
Danielle Slack
Website:
https://vcahospitals.com/morris?utm_source=maps&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=VCA_Morris_Animal_Hospital
Contact email:
Address:
1610 Sheridan Drive
Lancaster, OH 43130
United StatesPractice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Global engagement opportunity:
No