The Cat Care Clinic, CA

Description of Elective Experience: 

Externship at a six doctor, feline only practice under the supervision of Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, ABVP feline practice.  The student will be involved with feline internal medicine and surgical cases.

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

The practice is high tech with digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, ultrasound, class 4 cold laser, in house laboratory.  There is a support staff of 28 including seven R.V.T.'s.

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

Student will work 5-6 days a week alongside the staff veterinarians and board certified practice owner and assist with office calls, hospitalized patients, and surgeries.  The amount of hands on experience will be based on the student's individual skills.  History taking, physical exams, rule out formulation, treatment plan creation, and client communication will all be part of the student's duties

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

Suggest Air BNB close to clinic

Supervisor: 
Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, DVM, ABVP
Website: 
www.catcare.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
2638 N Tustin St
Orange, CA 92865
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40-50