Central WV Animal Hospital, WV

Description of Elective Experience: 

CWVAH is a mixed animal practice located in rural WV. We serve a diverse clientele. We treat patients raining from cats, dogs, and farm animals. The student will assist the doctor with diagnostics, surgical procedures, and discussion.

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

We currently have digital radiology, ultrasound, laser therapy, in house diagnostics, anesthesia machines, and large animal equipment! 

We have aquequant staffing, we have a great time with 2 RVT's. 

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

Student will be responsible for primary case responsibility when deemed appropriate

Student will be responsible for charting medical records and communicating medication needs with clients

Students will participate in daily case discussions

Students will be allowed to assist in surgeries

Students will develop diagnostic plans

Student will be expected to perform physical exams

Supervisor: 
Dr. Edith Johnson DVM
Website: 
https://www.facebook.com/CWVAH
Contact email: 
Address: 
1246 State Street
Gassaway, WV 26624
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
36