Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, CA

Description of Elective Experience: 

Assist with patient monitoring and treatments

Refine physical examination techniques and observational skills 

Participate in rounds 

Observe surgeries and major medical cases 

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

3 boarded Surgeons

1 boarded internist 

 

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

The student will assist with monitoring and performing designated treatments with direct supervison daily with the weekends being variable depending on the case load. Assisting and observing after hours emergencies and on the weekends is strongly encouraged to maximize learning.  

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

Housing provided with full kitchen amenities 

No pets 

Extern coordinator: Karen Dewett

karen@alamopintado.com 

 

Supervisor: 
Erin Byrne, DVM, DACVIM
Website: 
www.alamopintado.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
2501 Santa Barbara Ave
PO Box 249
Los Olivos, CA 93441
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
8+ hours per day and all the emergency work they want to participate in and with