Western Carolina Regional Animal HospitAL - Veterinary Emergency Hospital is an AAHA accredited and a Certified VECCS Level 2 Emergency - Critical Care hospital. We provide the student with as much hands on experience as cases allow. We stress the problem solving approach to diagnosis and therapy. We challenge the student to think critically. We continually stress and coach on the fundamental principles of human relations and how to apply principles to client communications.
Digital radiography / endoscopy / ultrasound / complete Idexx blood diagnostic machines / library as required by AAHA and the VECCS certification / VIN / access to specialists that come to the hospital for adsvanced surgeries and referral ultrasounds.
Referral hospital: Upstate Veterinary Specialists - Greenville SC - 45 minutes away.
Veterinary experience: eight general practioners with between 30 years and 2 years experience.
Student expectations: 1) be at work on time 2) treat staff and clients alike with the utmost dignity and respect 3) pitch in to help nurses and DVMs 4) be willing to work late 5) ask questions - the only stupid question is one that goes unasked 6) everybody cleans 7) think!
Schedule: 1st week - day time primary practice / 7:45am -> 6pm. 2nd week - ER practice - 5:45pm -> whever cases stop coming in (12am earliest time off shift). 3rd week - combitantion day and ER hours 2pm -> 10pm (or later if caes demand). Weekends free.
Actual support - hands on work - for 4th year students.
Efficiency appartments and rental rooms available in the Hendersonville and Flat Rock, North Carolina areas.