Carrollton Animal Hospital, OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

We are a very busy small animal practice located in rural Carroll County.  The clinic is located approximately 40-45min. South East of Akron/Canton area.  Our clientele vary widely from owners not concerned at all about money to owners who have very limited funds.  We are a very friendly, open clinic with experienced clinicians on staff ready to teach.

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

IDEXX in-house blood machines

Dental X-ray

Digital X-ray

Microscope and stain

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

Students are expected to show up on time and be ready to work.  We pair the student with a clincian each day and they are to assist them in any procedures that they can.  4th year students are expected to perform routine surgeries such as spays and neuters under direct supervision.  

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

Student housing available is a room at the home of the owner of the clinic.  Housing is free of charge but we do ask that you not bring pets as we have pets of our own in the house.

Supervisor: 
Nicole Kelleher
Website: 
carrolltonanimal.com
Address: 
1225 Canton Rd NW
Carrollton, OH 44615
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40