Description of Elective Experience:
Opportunity for the senior veterinary student to perform sterilization procedures in a high volume mobile clinic that provides services in Franklin County and throughout the State of Ohio. This allows the student to develop skills and confidence in routine surgical procedures.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
The Rascal Unit is a mobile sterilization unit servicing the State of Ohio. The clinic provides High-Quality, High-Volume sterilization of dogs and cats and limited soft tissue and dental procedures. The service is directed primarily to underseved communities and shelter/rescue organizations.
Institutional Resources:
Rascal Unit 4 Veterinarians:
- Dr. Alba Gonzalez is the owner and Medical Director
- Dr. Rebecca Atwood
- Dr. Benjamin Singh
- Dr. Desire Hill
The Rascal Unit employs 4 FT RVT in addition to assistant and management staff.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
Surgery Rotation:
- Pre-operative physical examinations and assessments for surgery
- Calculation and administration of sedative and anesthetic agents, inducing anesthesia
- Performing sterilization procedures and monitoring patient anesthesia
- Determining appropriate post-op medications
- Students may also receive experience performing venipuncture, placing intravenous catheters, inducing anesthesia, performing endotracheal intubation, and monitoring anesthesia.
Supervisor:
A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM
Website:
www.rascalunit.com
Contact email:
Address:
6365 Old Avery Rd
Ste 9
Dublin, OH 43016
United StatesAnimal Type:
Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
40-60
Global engagement opportunity:
No