The SVC is a mixed animal practice in the heart of Amish country. Employs 9 Veterinarians with varying amounts of specialization.
SVC takes care of approximately 400 dairies ranging in size from 1-1500 cows. Mostly production dairies, both coventional and organic, where SVC practices the latest in production medicine. Reproduction, preventative medicine, dairy management, surgery and barn design are a few of the experiences and techniques externs will get to participate in.
The SVC also provides care to small ruminates, swine (mostly four-H), and white tail deer. Small ruminants are given well care, preventative medicine, and we also provide advanced breeding services involving laproscopic AI and embryo transfer (seasonal). The white tail deer industry in our area is very large. We provide regulatory services, preventative medicine, well care and advanced breeding service which includes laproscopic AI (seasonal).
Equine medicine is practiced on pleasure horses and Amish horse care (drafts and buggy horses). The SVC provides preventative medicine, surgery, reproduction, dental and well care which student externs will participate in.
Small animals are about 20% of the practice and we provide both preventative, well care, and surgery. SVC also provides advanced breeding service for canines with surgical and trans-cervical insemination. We do allow externs to do OVH's and Castrations for our farms if prior arrangments are made.
The SVC has a certified accupuncturist and utilizes a therapeutic laser for alternative therapies.
Clinic will supply all equipment needed.
We work 7:30- 5:30 MTWRF
Extern should pack a lunch and bring sanitzable boots.
Dr. Honigford has a family farm close to the practice that has a refurbished log cabin next to the farm house available for $10 a night. It is available upon request. Not pet friendly. Has toilet, shower, window air conditioner, heat, microwave and refrigerator. Suggested to bring own bed sheets and blankets.