Students will be mentored by several practitioners with a variety of experience. This will provide them with various perspectives on the practice of large animal medicine.
A typical day will begin with the student working with an experienced practitioner providing a variety of services to a large dairy client. This will include examination via ultrasound or palpation of pregnancy status of select cows in the herd; examination, diagnosis and treatment of animals; consultation of herd status; and employee training.
Students will also have the opportunity to visit backyard clients and work with a variety of species, including swine, sheep, goats and equine.
Students will be able to participate in emergency work provided by the practice.
Fully equipped mobile veterinary practice, including 4 ultrasound units for use.
Fully equipped milk quality lab, with technician of 10 years experience.
Seven doctors in the practice with experience in many aspects of bovine medicine, including reproduction, surgery and obstetrics. Experience ranges from 3 years to 40 years between the doctors.
Students will be expected to shadow with a licensed, experienced practitioner during normal business hours.
Students will also be allowed to travel with practitioners during emergency calls.
Students will be able to participate in normal activities, such as palpation of cows for pregnancy determination, surgery assistance, diagnosis and treatment decisions, while under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Business hours are Monday through Friday, with emergency work available during the afternoons and weekends.