Wilsonville Veterinary Clinic, OR

Description of Elective Experience: 

Participates in daily work at a reproductive specialty practice - ovulation timing, AI (almost exclusively transcervical), semen collection and evaluation, semen cryopreservation, infertility workups (male and female), pregnancy exams and high risk pregnancy monitoring, whelping and dystocia, pyometra, postpartum care, neonatal care.

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

5 doctor practice - 4 GP, 1 reproductive specialist, 7 CVT, 5 assistants, 5 customer care, 2 kennel. U/S, digital radiography, anesthetic monitoring and ventilators, laparascopic and endoscopic equipment, acupuncture, surgery. 

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

Will shadow specialist but will be able to get hands on experience with ultrasound and patient care. Will be able to scrub into surgery, assist with patient procedures, work on microscope skills, etc. Will always be supervised by DVM or CVT. Hours are MWF 10:00 - 6; TR 10-7; Sa 10-5, few hours on Sunday are also possible. Will be expected to research topics seen in clinics that day and be able to discuss the following day. 

Supervisor: 
Cheryl Lopate
Website: 
www.reproductiverevolutions.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
9275 SW Barber St
Wilsonville, OR 97070
United States
Specialties: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40+