Virginia Equine Imaging

Description of Elective Experience: 

Externs may participate or assist in Nuclear Scintigraphy, Digital Radiology, Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Lameness Exams, Sport Horse Treatments, Three day event competitions, ESWT therapy, documentation of exams, FES and MRI. Externs will be exposed to all phases of the practice and will assist veterinarians and technicians in the exams and procedures.

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

Veterinarians including 1 Owner; 2 Associates; 2 Interns: 2 Veterinary Assistants/Techs; 1 practice manager; 2 receptionists/ office assistants

90% appointments are seen in the clinic. We have Nuclear Scintigraphy, 3 High Resolution Ultrasound Machines, Thermography, 3 High Energy Focused Shock Wave machines (HMT), 2 Eklin Mark III digital radiograph machines, an Eklin Mark V digital radiographic machine, an Eklin Mark IIG digital radiograph machine, 500 mA in-clinic radiographic machine, 1M endoscope, covered lungeing pad, sand lungeing pad, FEI jog strip and an arena for lameness workups, 7 stall barn and housing for students. Our MRI facilities are located at the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, VA, where we share usage of the unit.

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

8am - end of appointments (5pm in general) Monday-Friday. 

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

Housing and small kitchen is available at the clinic for up to two externs. 

Supervisor: 
Jill Costello
Website: 
http://vaequine.com/
Contact email: 
Address: 
2716 Landmark School Rd.
The Plains, VA 20198
United States
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Is student housing available?: 
Yes