Navajo Nation Veterinary Management Program, AZ

Description of Elective Experience: 

We operate three (3) satellite veterinary clinics across the Navajo Nation and are a Navajo Nation Government Agency. We serve as Public Health, State and Regulatory Veterinarians for the Navajo Nation and provide Direct Services to the Navajo people. We also operate a mobile unit during summer and fall months

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

Digital Radiography, CBC Chemistry out of clinic Laboratory, 2 technicians and 1 receptionist. 1 DVM (currently) Anesthesia Machine, Dentistry Machine

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

Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm Intake of patients and work with technicians and DVM on walk-in cases Assist DVM with Surgeries Will be 2 technicians on duty

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

Student will have to bring personals and bedding. We have bed, bathroom, showers and kitchen area at Tse Bonito Clinic Student will be responsible for food and meals. Pet Friendly area

Supervisor: 
Kelly Upshaw-Bia, DVM
Contact email: 
kupshaw-bia@navajo-nsn.gov
Address: 
PO Box 1450
1287 off Hwy 264 Tse Bonito NM
Window Rock, AZ 86504
United States
Animal Type: 
Large Animal
Equine
Food Animal
Bovine
Mixed Animal
Small Animal
Canine
Feline
Practice or Institution Type: 
Governmental Agencies, Public Health
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40