CPVETS (Central PA Vet ER Treatment), PA

Description of Elective Experience: 

The student will be working in a 24/7 emergency clinic. We handle small companion animals including dogs, cats, pocket pets, avian and reptile patients. We are up to date and fully equipped to handle a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases.

 

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

Access to 4+  experienced emergency veterinarians. Clinic books, videos, PowerPoint presentations and other reference material available.

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

The student's experience will involve observing, as well as assisting in exams, procedures and coming up with treatment plans for a variety of cases. While we can never predict caseload accurately, a typical night shift sees 5-7 cases and on weekend day shifts that will increase to an average of 10-20 cases.

 

Supervisor: 
Tasha Parks, DVM
Website: 
www.cpvets.net
Contact email: 
Address: 
1522 Martin St
State College, PA 16803
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
Supervised at all times.