Effingham Veterinary Clinic, IL

Description of Elective Experience: 

Effingham Veterinary Clinic is a high volume mixed animal practice focused on exceptional quality care.  The practice composition is 50% small animal and 50% large animal.  Our small animal hospital has 2 blood chemistry machines, a hematology machine, urine analyzer, tonopen, therapeutic laser, digital radiography, and ultrasound.  We also perform many soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries as part of our extensive small animal service in which students can experience.  Our large animal species include bovine (75% dairy and 25% Beef), equine, swine, ovine and caprine.  Students can experience farm calls, sick animals, and routine herd visits as well as gaining hands on experience through our haul-in facility.  

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

Effingham Veterinary Clinic is open Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM CST and 7:30AM to 12:00PM CST on Saturdays.  Students are not expected to attend on Saturdays unless the hours are needed by the student.  

Supervisor: 
S. Chad Ely DVM
Website: 
effinghamvetclinic.com
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Address: 
408 N Keller Dr
Effingham, IL 62401
United States
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Is student housing available?: 
Yes