Atlas Pet Clinic, FL

Description of Elective Experience: 

The primary purpose of our Veterinary Student Externship is to provide a hands-on learning experience for 3rd and 4th year students who are enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. The program is flexible and can be scheduled in 1- to 4-week blocks, depending on the extern’s availability. We feel that the students who possess an open mind and a willingness to learn will benefit the most from our externship.

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

Atlas Pet Clinic is located in the quaint Orlando suburb of Clermont, FL. We are a high-quality, high-volume, fast-paced small animal practice. Our 3-doctor team prides themselves on the ability to manage multiple cases/rooms, while providing quality care and excellent customer service to our clients. We recently underwent a complete renovation and moved to a brand new, 5,000 sq. ft. facility just a mile down the road from our former practice. Our new location will allow us to expand our team and continue to provide excellent care to our current clients, while also growing our following of loyal clientele!

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

The Veterinary Student Extern is responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient medical care under the direct supervision of our veterinary staff. They will be expected to perform in-house diagnostic tests (hematology, chemistry, and radiology) with competence, perform routine client education, and to assist in surgical procedures.

Supervisor: 
Diana Munoz, DVM
Website: 
https://careers.americanveterinarygroup.com/job-postings/?id=0ea5b2a2-6e64-42c8-bed3-c2d00bb8776c
Address: 
15701 FL-50 Suite 106
Clermont, FL 34711
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40+