Charleston Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, SC

Description of Elective Experience: 

Out externship is a well rounded experience encompassing time on a variety of specialties including but not limited to Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, and ECC.   Behavior and Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation are also available.  The extern will be expected to attend daily rounds and participate in case workup under esteemed guidance.  

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

CVRC is a VECCS Level III Hospital with ventilator, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy capabilities.  We are staffed 24/7 with licensed and speciality nurses.   

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

Students are expected to attend daily morning rounds and participate in a variety of cases whether speaking with clients, formulating a treatment plan, researching a disease process, etc.  hours vary depending on service but are flexible depending on University requirements.  The extern will never be unsupervised.  

Supervisor: 
Laura Maston, DVM
Address: 
3484 Shelby Ray Ct
Charleston, SC 29414
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No