Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital, IA

Description of Elective Experience: 

If you are looking for an AAHA accredited practice, located in Waverly, Iowa along the Cedar River, Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital is the practice for you. Dr. Frost-Strain started the practice over 25 years ago as a sole veterinarian.  Over the years the practice has gone from a sole doctor practice to a 4-doctor practice. This site provides a large amount of hands on experience in exam rooms, with diagnostics, generating treatment plans, client communication, and surgery (depending on your past expeirences and year in veterinary school).

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

Orthopedics 

Digital X-Ray

Ultrasound

Therapy Laser

Acupuncture 

Some shelter work 

Dermatology 

Reproduction 

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

Physical Exams

Forumlate treatment plans

Diagnostic interpretation

Assisting surgeon 

Anesthesia planning & monitoring

Dentistry

Hospitalized patient treatment 

Maintain medical records 

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info): 

We will provide hotel stay near the hosptial 

Supervisor: 
Tim Blasen
Website: 
https://avesaintsvet.com/
Contact email: 
mmcgorisk@heartlandvetpartners.com
Address: 
2221 4th St SW
Waverly, IA 50677
United States
Animal Type: 
Small Animal
Practice or Institution Type: 
Hospitals, Referrals, ER
Is student housing available?: 
Yes