Bella Vista Equine Veterinary Services, OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

Extensive hands on experience with one to four ambulatory equine veterinarians.  Experience will include all areas of equine veterinary medicine ranging from wellness to extensive lameness.

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

Bella Vista has four full time veterinarians, each of which travel with a vet tech, and a five stall hospital for haul-ins and patients.  Equipment on hand includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, shock wave, Equinosis and power float.  

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

Student will ride with a veterinarian each day, five to 6 days a week.  They will be at the mercy of the veterinarians schedule.  There will be possibility of emergency calls with the vet on call and overnight patient care for critical patients.  Student will have many hands-on opportunity.

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

A bunk room and full bath are available at no cost to student.  Refrigerator space and a microwave are available as well.  Due to animals already on premises, we ask that students leave their pets at home.

Supervisor: 
Peter Meuse, DVM
Website: 
www.bellavistaequinevet.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
6320 Darling Rd
Blacklick, OH 43004
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
Schedule will vary from day to day, but student will work up to 50 hours/week