Companion Animal Hospital, PA

Description of Elective Experience: 

We are a busy seven doctor small animal practice.  Comprehensive health care is provided to our patients including preventative healthcare, in house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, acupuncture, physical therapy and other ancillary services.

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

Practice owners provide over 25 years of practical experience. Our associates range in experience from 20 years to 1 year in practice providing an effective blend of experience and current knowledge.  Dr Genova is TCVIM certified in acupuncture.  Julie and Andrea are both certified by the University of Tennessee in pet rehabilitation.

We have fourteen excellent licensed veterinary technicians on our team.

We have weekly doctor meetings with case presentations.  Active medical and surgical mentorship is provided.  In house library is always available.

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

Inpatient physical exams and first line interpretation of lab results and radiographs, surgical assisting, proficiency with tools of exam including blood pressure, venapucture, radiographs, stethoscope, opth/otoscope etc.  Work with formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan based on physical exam and lab data.

Supervisor: 
Dr Mary Ellen Nixon
Website: 
companionanetown.net
Contact email: 
Address: 
2034 W MAIN ST
Elizabethtown, PA 17552
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40