Avalon Veterinary Hospital, PA

Description of Elective Experience: 

Student will be allowed to see appointments, perform surgery, dentistry, work up cases, order appropriate diagnostics, evaluate all the diagnostic information, create treatment plans, etc. under the direct supervision of another veterinarian. 

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

We have 5 associate veterinarians and an excellent technician team. We have digital radiology, digital dental radiology, high speed dental equipment, LASER therapy, and ultrasound. We do a very wide variety of soft tissue surgery. We do not do orthopedics. 

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

Student is expected to work a 40 hour week with two evenings and a possible weekend day. They will be paired with a specific doctor each day and care for the cases that present that day. 

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

1st floor apartment in the owner's house equipped with a bedroom, living room, small kitchen/bar area, and full bathroom. 

Supervisor: 
Dr. Ann Cirillo
Website: 
Www.avalonvet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
123 Preserve Valley Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40