Country View Pet Hospital, Inc., OH

Description of Elective Experience: 

We are a 2.5 doctor small animal general practice in rural Clinton County Ohio (Wilmington, OH).  We offer comprehensive care in our community with general wellness care, sick pet care, and care for all life stages.  We have both appointments and walk-in hours, which provides a broad range of cases.  We mainly treat dogs and cats, with the occasional pocket pet.  .  We deal with all socioeconomic demographics, offering the student a practical approach to patient care.  

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

We employ 4 Registered Veterinary Technicians, which is important as students learn technical skills.  We have an in-house laboratory, pharmacy (online, as well), surgery suite, digital radiography, therapy laser, ultrasound (used for rapid studies and cystocentesis)

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

Monday-Friday (no weekends).  Availability 20-40 hours/week.  Students are expected to help with restraint, sample collection and completion of x-rays, client education, record maintenance, surgery assisting, surgical monitoring, and helping to develop treatment plans and differential lists.  

Supervisor: 
Jill Thompson
Website: 
www.countryviewpets.com
Address: 
6574 West State Route 73
Wilmington, OH 45177
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
Up to 40