Local (to Ohio State) small animal hospital. The goal of the rotation is to expose and expand students' knowledge of a wide variety of animals in a private practice setting. Caseload is 50% cat/dog and 50% exotic animals including (but not limited to): exotic companion mammals (rabbitts, ferrets, rats, hamsters, etc), avian (fom small budgies to large macaws), reptiles (snakes, turtles, lizards, etc), and non-tradional species (skunks, racoons, raptors, invertebrae, aquatic species). Also associated with the Ohio Wildlife Center, so some wildlife and rehab medicine is performed. Most students choose this rotation to prepare for seeing exotic animals after graduation. You do not need to have any experience with exotic animals to take this rotation, although prior experiences will certainly help.
Digital radiography, incluing dental radiography
Ultrasound
Full diagnostic in-house lab
Surgical suite and dental table for both routine and advanced surgeries
5 full time DVMs
Student is expected to actively participate in hospital treatments, surgeries, and appointments. Students will not be forced to handle any animals they do not wish to (ie. snakes, tarantulas). The student is expected to be available form Monday-Friday from 8am-close, and one weekend day on a "standard" 2 week rotation. Flexible with scheduling, if there are any questions, please contact me.