Description of Elective Experience:
The Lakefield Veterinary externship is designed to allow students to practice the problem solving, technical and communication skills they have acquired during their clinical rotations. The goal of the externship is to familiarize the student with the practice of veterinary medicine in the private sector and to provide valuable exposure to primary care medical and surgical services, client communication and practice management.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
Direct supervision of a licensed Cornall Center veterinarian.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
Introduction to the hospital, observation time, lunch with owner, doctor shadowing - entering exam rooms, discussion of cases, fluid therapy for a hospitalized case. Participation in physical exams, feedback.
Supervisor:
Sarah Dougherty
Website:
https://beavertonveterinary.com/
Contact email:
Address:
16155 NW Cornell Road, Suite 800
Beaverton, OR 97006
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Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
40
Global engagement opportunity:
No