Description of Elective Experience:
Exposure to a busy practice with food animal, exotics, small animal, and shelter medicine care. Utilizing laser surgery, cold therapy laser, digital radiographs, ultrasound, etc. and laboratory diagnostics to care for our patients in a small town and farming area.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
3 Veterinary practice with 2 veterinary technicians and a support staff
1 hour away from OSU
Laser Surgery, Digital Radiology, Ultrasound, Blood and Chemistry analysers, Cold Therapy Laser, Tonovet, Dental Radiology, Portable Cattle chute and mobile Veterinary Truck
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
51/2 days a week , 8-10 hour days, actual support and supervised practice including surgeries, palpation, and diagnostic challenges
Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info):
May commute or stay at attached apartment to my home at no cost
Supervisor:
Robert Gano, DVM owner
Website:
orchardvetcare.net
Contact email:
Address:
45 Orchard Rd.
Wilmington, OH 45177
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Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
45-50