Exotic Animal Hospital of Orlando, FL

Description of Elective Experience: 

The Exotic Animal Hospital of Orlando offers regular appointments for the new pet owner. During this initial appointment, we will discuss the regular care, diet and husbandry of each species, their vaccinations (if needed), their need to be sterilized, and answer any other medical questions. In addition, for our clients we offer the following services:

  • We have regular appointments to address a particular concern/medical condition, and are able to hospitalize patients that require more intensive care and a medical work up.
  • We perform soft tissue, orthopedic and microsurgical procedures daily, as well as advanced dentistry, radiology, ultrasound, in-house diagnostic tests (blood work, urine analysis, fecal test, bacterial/fungal cultures and cytologies), laser therapy, water testing for aquatic species, and placement of microchips for identification.
  • We offer boarding for pets when their owners need to leave their homes and want expert care.
  • We carry food items, supplements, and accessories for small herbivores, birds and reptiles for your convenience.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.: 

Staff: two doctors, two veterinary technicians and two receptionists. 

Equipment: Digital radiography, ultrasound (color doppler), cold laser therapy, dentistry equipment, Heska blood analyzer, microscope, centrifuges, incubators, soft tissue surgery equipment, orthopedic surgery equipment, microsurgery equipment, anesthetic monitoring equipment, VAC system for chelonian shell fractures. We are looking to buy an endoscope in the near future. 

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

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 am - 6 pm, 1 hour lunch break. Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 am - 8 pm, 1 hour lunch break. Saturday: 8:30 am - 2 pm. Sunday: closed.  

Mostly shadowing. In the morning, student will help our veterinary technicians perform all medical treatments for hospitalized patients. Student will see every surgery and medical treatment performed at the clinic. 

Supervisor: 
Dr. Santiago Diaz
Website: 
www.orlandoexoticveterinarian.com
Address: 
24 Sturtevant St
Orlando, FL 32806
United States
Animal Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
50