BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Southfield, MI

Description of Elective Experience: 

Students will learn how to perform an exam and localization of the problem. Depending on the specialty department students will be able to observe procedures like ultrasounds, echos, scopes, MRI, CT, chemo treatments, radiation therapy and surgeries. 

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

BluePearl Michigan is committed to excellence in veterinary medicine.  We are a teaching hospital with internship programs for veterinarians and technicians,  as well as a residency program for specialty medicine.  We welcome students and encourage internship as well as externship programs.

Together with our Board Certified Specialists, our staff, our referring doctors, and our clients, BluePearl Michigan has achieved an elite status among Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospitals nationwide.  Because of this collaborative effort, we are able to offer premium care, the highest quality of medicine in a state of the art facility, and superior customer satisfaction.

Our goal is to offer a better quality of life for clients and pets with concurrent peace of mind.  We consistently accomplish a high level of client satisfaction. We are caring and compassionate,  which radiates throughout our hospital as we provide excellent service and leading edge technology in a professional environment. We work tirelessly to create and maintain a great place to work and learn for all BluePearl employees. 

Our practice maintains a consistent professional image.  As a student, you will be a part of this image and expected to uphold our standards like a BluePearl Team Member.  Professionalism includes proper dress code, verbal communication and maintaining professional body language at all times.  

 

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

Monday through Friday depending on the specialist. Some specialists do work Saturdays and we are a 24 hour emergency care hospital. Depending on which department,  students may be here 8-10 hours a day. 

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

We have two mini hotel suites on site. The suites include a shower and bath, small refrigerator, TV and bed. They are pet friendly.

Supervisor: 
Attending veterinarian
Website: 
www.bluepearlvet.com
Address: 
29080 Inkster Rd
Southfield, MI 48111
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
8-10 hours