Veterinary Eye Specialists, PLLC, NY

Description of Elective Experience: 

Extern will shadow and work with multiple board certified veterinary ophthalmologists in clinical ophthalmology - eye examination, performing and assisting with diagnostics, history taking, assessment of clinical findings, handling of diagnostic instruments; assisting in anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery; surgery prepping, assistance and observation; discussion of cases/treatment/pharmacology; verbal inquiry and quizzing on any clinical topic in ophtho; with access to various references

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

3 DACVOs, approximately 10 support staff, 3 fully equipped examination rooms, 1 fully equipped OR, separate diagnostics room for electroretinograms and ocular ultrasound, treatment room with microscope, centrifuge, etc.

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

Student will work 5 days a week, all day (9-6 or later); student will start with shadowing and may go on to handle direct client contact and outpatient appointments, as ability and interest dictate; assisting or performing basic diagnostics; technicians are available to assist the student to examine patients

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

Student should have transportation and a place to stay already

Supervisor: 
Jane Cho
Website: 
www.vesny.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
620 Commerce St.
Thornwood, NY 10594
United States
Specialties: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40