Family Pet Health Center, IN

Description of Elective Experience: 

We are a 3 doctor general small animal practice with emphasis on dentistry and integrative medicine.

Students will be immersed in our every day appointments and surgeries.  We will help them hone their skills.

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

We have a 3:1 technician to doctor ratio.  We have full time kennel staff and full time CSRs.  The students will be able to shadow the doctors and technicians.  We have digital radiography including dental radiographs.  We also have ultrasound, surgical laser and therapy laser, in house blood analyzers and  full dental and surgery suites.

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

We expect students to work during our normal working hours at least 40 hours/week.  We do not have weekend office hours.  Students can shadow and perform tasks as they are capable.

 

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

We do have an upstairs apartment available at the clinic.  It has a full kitchen, bedroom and bath. The living area is a common area shared with the clinic staff during working hours. 

Supervisor: 
Stephenie Rensberger DVM
Website: 
familypethealthcenter.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
2910 Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, IN 46615
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40-45