We are a AAHA accredited small animal practice in a state of the art facility. Veterinary externs will spend mornings assitanting and participating in surgery or dentistry cases. The afternoons will be shadowing and participating with appointments in our small animal general practice. Externs will have the opportunity to pefrom physical exams, develop case diagnostic plans, differntial list and treatment plans along side our doctors. We encourage our externs to participate in surgery and dentistry cases at our hospital. We have an excellent support staff available for education to our externs and assit them with their learning experiance. Work life balance and self-care are important to the staff and effort is made to have fun and learn every day at work.
Full dentistry suite with digital x-ray. Surgery suite with modern equipment. Ultrasound, digital radiogrpahs, full in-house labratory, 2 microscopes and knowledgeable support staff (6 registered technicans, 2 assistance). Also have The Pet Hotel which includes doggie daycare, grooming and boarding. Technician with strong background in behavior and training.
The student is expected to shadow a doctor from 8a-5p on surgery days, and 9a-7p on appointment days.
After hour on call emergencies are optional, but usually very interesting cases.
Case discussions, rounds of hospitalized pets is expected.
Student will be responsible for assisting in all medical appointments, emergencies, surgery and dentisitry
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
Students will be able to participate in dentistry cases
Student housing available at no charge. There is a suite on the second floor of hospital with private bath. Kitchenette in hospital available for use.