City Kitty Veterinary Care for Cats, RI

Description of Elective Experience: 

Clinical experience in a feline practice.  Patient load consists of wellness, chronic illness management, dentistries, surgery.  Preceptor will be exposed to varieties of cases and learn communication and diagnostic skills, in addition to observing gentle handling techniques for cats.

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

2 veterinarians, 8 support staff.  4 exam rooms, surgery and dental suites, dental xr and regular digital xr, ultrasound, 2 microscopes, oto/ophth scopes, 2 anesthesia machines.

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

Student should be present during normal working hours of practice, and involved in exams, case management, interpretation of lab work, diagnostic steps, client communication and staff interaction.  The student can be involved in surgery, either doing procedures with oversight or observing, depending on the confidence level and the procedure. 

8am-5pm, M, T, F

8am-7pm, W, Th

No weekend hours, no boarding or grooming

Supervisor: 
Cathy Lund, DVM
Website: 
clund@city-kitty.com
Contact email: 
Address: 
400 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
about 40-44, depending on schedule